Customer question:
What are the symptoms of a mild stroke? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A mild stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a short-term episode that resembles a stroke, but symptoms usually resolve within minutes to 24 hours. These symptoms can be warning signs that the risk of stroke is increased. The symptoms of a mild stroke are similar to those of a full stroke, but are usually milder.
Symptoms are as follows:
- Numbness: may appear on one side of the body, such as the face, arm or leg.
- Problems with walking or balance: the person may feel unsteady or have problems coordinating movements.
- Problems with speech: the person may experience problems pronouncing words, forming sentences or understanding speech.
- Vision problems: this may include loss of vision on one side or blurred vision on the other.
- Severe headaches: Although a mild stroke does not cause permanent brain damage, in some cases it can cause severe headaches.
If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or someone else, it is crucial that you seek medical attention immediately. Although the symptoms of a mild stroke usually go away, it is imperative to find out why it happened and try to prevent a possible full stroke. A mild stroke can act as a warning for an increased risk of a more serious stroke in the future.
Early recognition and treatment of risk factors can contribute to the prevention of more serious events.
Interesting reading: Stroke recovery forum
