Mini-Strokes (TIAs) Often Immediately Precede Major Strokes

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And here is the symptom list for a TIA:

" Symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack:

General information about symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack: The

symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some

possible symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack. This symptom

information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully

accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Transient

Ischemic Attack. Furthermore, symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack

may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor

can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are

indeed symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack.

List of symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack: The list of symptoms

mentioned in various sources for Transient Ischemic Attack includes:

Patterns of symptoms of TIAs:

Sudden onset of symptoms

Episodes of stroke-like symptoms - see the symptoms of stroke

Short duration of episode - usually a few minutes up to 30 minutes;

rarely more than 2 hours. If lasting 24 hours

The condition is called stroke

Recurring stroke-like attacks possible - although not recurring in

some cases, other cases may recur up to several times a day.

Stroke-like symptoms - see the symptoms of stroke

Hemiparesis

Facial weakness

Arm weakness

Leg weakness

Confusion

Speech problems

Slurred speech

Difficulty talking

Difficulty understanding speech

Vision disturbances

Trouble seeing in one eye

Trouble seeing in both eyes

Difficulty walking

Dizziness

Loss of balance

Loss of coordination

Blurred consciousness

No loss of consciousness - usually the person remains conscious but

confused.

Loss of consciousness - however, loss of conscious can also occur.

Symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack: TIA symptoms, which usually

occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do not last as

long. Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they

may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms can include: numbness or

weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the

body; confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech;

trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking,

dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination. 1

A stroke happens when part of your brain is not getting enough blood

and stops working. Depending on the part of the brain that is

damaged, a stroke can cause

Sudden weakness or numbness of your face, arm, or leg on one side of

your body.

Sudden confusion, trouble talking, or trouble understanding.

Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or trouble walking.

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes or sudden double vision.

Sudden severe headache.

Sometimes, one or more of these warning signs may happen and then

disappear. You might be having a " mini-stroke, " also called a TIA

(transient [TRAN-see-unt] ischemic [is-KEE-mik] attack). If you have

any of these warning signs, tell your doctor right away.2

Mild to moderate headaches are associated with transient ischemic

attacks (TIA's), sometimes called " mini-strokes, " which result from a

temporary lack of blood supply to the brain. The head pain occurs

near the clot or lesion that blocks blood flow. The similarity

between migraine and symptoms of TIA can cause problems in diagnosis.

The rare person under age 40 who suffers a TIA may be misdiagnosed as

having migraine; similarly, TIA-prone older patients who suffer

migraine may be misdiagnosed as having stroke-related headaches.3

Sometimes the warning signs last for only a few minutes and then

disappear. This could be a mini-stroke, called a transient ischemic

attack (TIA). Although they don't last long, TIAs are a symptom of a

medical problem. Don't ignore a TIA - see your doctor right

away.4 ....................... "

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/t/transient_ischemic_attack/symptoms.htm

Rodney.