Signs Of A Mini Stroke

Nearly 10 percent of the strokes are always followed by TIA (transient ischemic attack), also known as a mini stroke. A person who has had one or more TIA in his life is also 10 times more vulnerable and likely to have a stroke. As a result, TIA is considered as one of the important stroke warning signs.

It is imperative that a person never ignore the signs of a mini stroke. Instead he should always seek medical assistance the moment the signs appear.

When you notice symptoms that are similar to a stroke, grab the phone without delay to call 911. When a person is having a stroke every single second counts. Invariably it is the delay in seeking medical assistance that causes stroke-related disability and death.

There are some very typical symptoms and signs of a mini stroke that one can use to identify whether they are suffering from a mini stroke or not.

Strokes may cause numbness or weakness suddenly on the face, and limbs. This can happen especially only on one side of the body
There can also be confusion, and loss of memory, or consciousness. And, all this might happen suddenly.
The person may have difficulty with speech and in understanding others
A sudden loss of vision or poor vision in one or both eyes
The person may experience trouble walking, suffer from bouts of dizziness, and experience sudden loss of balance, or arm and eye coordination
Sudden headaches with no prior cause
Nausea and vomiting may also come suddenly along with the symptoms mentioned above

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Signs Of A Mini Stroke