Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is also called a mini-stroke or warning stroke. You may have stroke-like symptoms but they will go away and you'll have no permanent damage. If you learn the symptoms of TIA and seek prompt treatment, you may be able to reduce your risk of stroke occurring later.
TIAs happens as a result of a blot clot that clogs an artery in your brain, but unlike a stroke, the symptoms last usually about a minute and then they go away.
It is very important to know what the symptoms of a TIA are like and to seek help from your doctor if you have any of them. TIAs can occur just days or many months before a stroke. The symptoms are a sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg on one side of your body; sudden confusion; not being able to speak or understand someone else; vision problems in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness or a sudden severe headache.
If you have theses symptoms, call 911 to get immediate medical help.
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