Short-term health problems that occur in the body can be dismissed as insignificant. However, although these health problems are short-lived, they can be a warning sign of risky diseases. Doctors state that stroke-like symptoms can appear up to 90 days before a stroke. These warning signs are called transient ischemic attack (TIA). These symptoms, similar to those of a stroke, are also called ‘mini-strokes’ or ‘warning strokes’.
GIVES ADVICE
Dr. According to Ahmed Itrat, the only difference between these symptoms seen before stroke is that they do not cause permanent neurological injury. But people who have a TIA often have a complete stroke in the days or weeks that follow.
WHAT ARE TIA SYMPTOMS?
A ‘mini-stroke’ can occur when blood flow to the brain is temporarily cut off, according to the NHS.
Balance – There may be changes in the person’s balance or loss of balance.
Seeing – Vision changes such as blurred vision, loss of vision, or double vision are things to watch out for.
Face – The face may have fallen to one side, the person may not be able to smile, or the mouth and eyes may have fallen.
arms – The person may not be able to raise both arms because of weakness or numbness in one arm.
Speech – Their speech may be slurred or distorted. Although the person appears awake, they may not be able to speak at all; They may also have trouble understanding what you are saying to them.
You may experience a mix or just one of these symptoms, so it’s important not to wait for more than one symptom to appear.
HOW LONG DO THEY TAKE?
Dr. According to Joshua Willey, TIAs likely last five or 10 minutes. But sometimes they only last 30 to 60 seconds. “The effects last from a few minutes to a few hours and resolve completely within 24 hours,” the NHS guide said.
EVEN IF THE SYMPTOM PASSES, SERIOUS SITUATIONS MAY BE A FOREWORD
Dr Itrat said: “Although, by definition, transient ischemic attacks are temporary, once a person has symptoms, there is no way to predict whether this will resolve in the future or if the symptoms will persist and lead to a disability.” That means you shouldn’t underestimate a minute of arm pain or blurry vision – while the discomfort may go away in seconds, it can be a harbinger of much more serious consequences days or months later.
RISK FACTORS OF PARLIAMENT
- lifestyle risk factors
- Being overweight or obese
- physical inactivity
- drug use
- Hypertension
- Smoking or passive smoking
- high cholesterol
- Diabetes
- obstructive sleep apnea
- Cardiovascular disease such as heart failure, heart defects, heart infection, or atrial fibrillation
- Personal or family history of stroke, heart attack, or transient ischemic attack