Which of the following is a sign of a stroke?

• A. Severe headache
• B. Difficulty swallowing
• C. Trouble with speech and language
• D. Itchy skin rash

Answer: (C)

Recognizing signs of a stroke is critical, especially when there is sudden trouble with speech and language. This happens because a stroke can quickly affect the brain areas that control talking and understanding words, leading to slurred speech, difficulty forming words, or confused speech. While a severe headache can occur with some strokes, and swallowing difficulties may arise from brain or facial muscle weakness, these are not as specific or reliable as speech difficulty for signaling a stroke. An itchy skin rash has no relation to a stroke. If you notice someone suddenly having trouble speaking, call emergency services immediately and act fast.