Transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is also referred to as a "mini stroke" and causes a temporary disruption in the normal activity of the brain. If you have a TIA, this is a sign that you may have an ischemic stroke in the future, and it may put you at a higher risk of having a stroke. According to the National Library of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, TIA symptoms include weakness and temporary paralysis.
Time Frame
Symptoms of a TIA may last for up to 24 hours and may recur within a few days to a few months of the first time you experience symptoms.
Confusion
You may suddenly become disoriented or confused and experience a short term loss of memory during a TIA.
Loss of Coordination
You may have TIA symptoms such as difficulty coordinating your movements or experience a loss of balance and difficulty moving your mouth.
Paralysis
Paralysis of one side of your face and body is a symptom of TIA that may include a sensation of numbness or tingling in your skin.
Vision Problems
Suddenly experiencing vision problems such as eye pain, blurry or double vision are symptoms of a TIA. Symptoms may also include a temporary vision loss in one eye.
Weakness
Your muscles may become weak while you are having a TIA, and this can cause you to fall, have difficulty with walking or become unable to care for yourself.
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