How do I know if I just had a mini stroke?

The signs and symptoms of a TIA resemble those found early in a stroke and may include sudden onset of: Weakness, numbness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg, typically on one side of the body. Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others. Blindness in one or both eyes or double vision.

What is a silent mini stroke?

What does that mean? A. A silent stroke refers to a stroke that doesn’t cause any noticeable symptoms. Most strokes are caused by a clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain. The blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching that area, causing nearby brain cells to die.

What is the difference between a mild stroke and a mini stroke?

TIA symptoms occur rapidly and last a relatively short time but can last up to 24 hours and when they are over, it usually causes no permanent injury to the brain. A ‘minor stroke’ is a longer-lasting problem, with mild but persisting symptoms.

What to do if you think you had a mini stroke?

If you think you or someone you are with is having a TIA or stroke, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. If it’s a stroke, getting to the hospital as soon as possible to be evaluated and potentially receiving a clot-busting drug can greatly reduce the damage caused by a stroke.

What triggers a mini stroke?

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or “mini stroke” is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain. The disruption in blood supply results in a lack of oxygen to the brain.

What are the first signs of a mini stroke?

numbness or weakness in your face,arms,or legs (especially if that numbness is on one side of the body)

sudden confusion

trouble speaking

trouble comprehending others

trouble seeing

trouble walking

loss of balance

dizziness

lack of coordination

a severe headache that doesn’t seem to have a cause

What are some of the symptoms of a mini stroke?

Mini stroke symptoms include blurry vision, numbness, confusion, dizziness, speech difficulties, and the inability to move a limb on one side of the body. Mini stroke symptoms may include speech difficulties. Mini strokes are commonly caused by a blood clot.

What are some signs of mini strokes?

Muscle weakness in the muscles of the face,arm,or leg on one side of the body may be noted.

When the speech centers in the brain are affected by a TIA,a patient may have trouble speaking or understanding what others are saying.

Changes in alertness,mood,or emotions may also be noted in some cases.

How to diagnose mini stroke?

Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does he or she have trouble or are the words slurred?

Time. Time is critical. Call 911 immediately.