How would you recognize a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?

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If a family member experienced a Transient Ischemic attack,
how would you recognize it? What would you do?
What long-term action might this family member take to avoid the onset of a stroke?
Transient ischemic attacks usually last a few minutes. Most signs and symptoms disappear within an hour. The signs and symptoms of TIA resemble those found early in a stroke and may include:

- Sudden weakness, numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, typically on one side of your body
- Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others
- Sudden blindness in one or both eyes or double vision
- Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

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How to get rid of TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)?

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I've had three Transient Ischemic Attacks this summer. I want to know what I can do so I can never get them again. I really dont want to risk having a stroke later. I'm pretty healthy but im still getting these!
Hello there,

I assume you've seen your doctor regarding this?! If not make an appointment today! This is very serious. You should look at making some lifestyle changes even if you are healthy!

Talk to your Doc!

Be well,

DD  (+ info)

What is a Transient Ischemic Attack and How serious is it?

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A friend of mine has been experiencing tingling and a numb feeling in her hand and someone told her about this medical condition and we don't know what it is. How common is this? Any suggestions?
A TIA is serious, because when it occurs, you cannot tell the difference between a TIA and a full-blown stroke. Anybody suspected to be having a stroke should be taken to the emergency room IMMEDIATELY.

As neurologists say, "Time is brain." The longer you wait, the more brain tissue dies.

That being said, if your friend's hand has been tingling and numb for a while, or it is brought on by a change in position or some activity, or if it is relieved by a change in position, your friend is probably okay.

Read up on the warning signs of stroke, so you'll better know when you should take someone to the hospital.  (+ info)

Does a transient ischemic attack always have one sided numbness?

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Or, can it cause just fainting, confusion, blurry vision and speech paralysis without limb numbness?
I believe they can but I'm not familier with alien physiology and anatomy. Hope this helps.  (+ info)

How can you reduce risk of a stroke after a transient ischemic attack?

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I've had a TIA and aside from general aspects , there seems to be no active guidance on reducing risk bar asprin and lower cholestrol.
Hello,
Well, you need some investigations to find out the source of the small clot. As you know Transient ischaemic attack is usually caused by a small clot that passed away eventually. This can happen again unless you try to correct it.
You probably need Aspirin or clopedogril. But most importantly is to get a duplex scan on your neck to make sure that your carotid arteries are not narrowed and are the source of the clot. Also you need an echocardiogram to make sure that your heart is not the the source of the clot. Generally speaking, you need to control your blood pressure and cholesterol etc.
If your carotid artery is narrowed significantly you may need to have surgery (carotid endarterctomy)
You need to talk to your GP.
good luck  (+ info)

is a transient ischemic attack considered an acute stroke?

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By definition a transient ischemic attack should recover completely within 24 hours. If it does not recover, it is called a stroke.  (+ info)

How can I help my mom? She just had a Transient Ischemic Attack?

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It looks like she has had several of them and she promised that she will see her internist. I think that she should see a specialist. Suggestions?
She has had a CAT scan, an MRI, and an utrasound on her neck.
An internist is probably all right to begin with. She should start on daily aspirin, get a carotid duplex (blood flow in the neck arteries) and possibly a CT scan of the brain.  (+ info)

Distinguishing between a seizure and a transient ischemic attack?

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A TIA is caused by blocking of blood flow starving a portion of the brain of oxygen. Because it is transient, the ischemia (hypoxia of the tissue) resolves rather quickly although it can be considered a warning sign of an impending stroke and should not be ignored. On occurrence it appears as a stroke and it's location in the brain is what determines the symptoms (there are many varieties such as facial droop and paralysis of one side of the body, they may also show up as garbled speech or inappropriate words missing memory; there are many others but you get the idea)

A seizure is inappropriate and unregulated electrical activity in the brain. It also has many different manifestations. In some seizures the patient loses consciousness in others they do not. There is the tonic-clonic (some know it as grand mal) seizure usually involving the entire body in rhythmic jerking movements; "absence" seizures (known as staring seizures) occur as a lapse in awareness and in some cases the body continues to do whatever they were doing when the seizure took place (this has been noted as cause for a few motor vehicle accidents in my area); Atonic seizures are those in which the person just hits the floor with total lack of muscle control (looks a lot like passing out but they don't always lose consciousness) Myoclonic is a rapid and brief contraction of body muscles (looks like a full body tic)

Hope this helps  (+ info)

Is it possible to have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) at age 27?

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I have had similar symptoms of TIA a few times within the past couple years. I am a female who has hereditary high cholesterol which I have been able to lower without medicine. I don't believe there is stroke history in my family. I do suffer from headaches and occasional migraines.
I had a TIA when I was 23. It could happen at any age.   (+ info)

What is the prognosis for someone who has experienced a transient ischemic attack?

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"What is the prognosis?


TIAs are often warning signs that a person is at risk for a more serious and debilitating stroke. About one-third of those who have a TIA will have an acute stroke some time in the future. Many strokes can be prevented by heeding the warning signs of TIAs and treating underlying risk factors. The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol. Medical help is available to reduce and eliminate these factors. Lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining healthy weight, exercising, and enrolling in smoking and alcohol cessation programs can also reduce these factors. "  (+ info)

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