can be mild and may last only a short time. However, brief symptoms still require emergency evaluation.
## 2.
Sudden Difficulty Speaking or Understanding Others
A TIA may temporarily affect the areas of the brain involved in communication. The person might know what they want to say but be unable to express it clearly.
Watch for:
* Slurred or unclear speech
* Using inappropriate or confused words
* Difficulty forming a simple sentence
* Trouble understanding spoken language
* Suddenly becoming unable to respond
* Appearing confused during an ordinary conversation
Ask the person to
