5 Symptoms of a Mild Stroke, Don't Ignore It Because It Could Be a Bigger Case
- Some people may have experienced a minor stroke, also known as a mini stroke or a warning before experiencing a larger stroke. Clinically, this condition is referred to as a transient ischemic attack or TIA.
According to the American Heart Association, one in five people who experience a TIA later have a stroke within 90 days. Experts warn not to ignore TIA because it is as serious as a real stroke.
Symptoms of a mild stroke are claimed to disappear within 24 hours. However, the majority lasts shorter, even just one hour. Here are some symptoms of a mild stroke and what needs to be done if you have a TIA.
Balance problems and weakness
One of the common symptoms of TIA is balance problems and weakness, usually in one part of the body, according to Dr. Hardik Amin, neurology instructor and stroke medical director at Yale New Haven Hospital, told HuffPost.
Blurred vision
Sufferers may also experience vision problems in one eye or both eyes, including double vision or diplopia.
The face sags or goes numb
Other symptoms include a drooping face or loss of muscle control on one side. Patients may also experience numbness making it difficult to smile and move parts of the mouth. These symptoms are similar to Bell's palsy, a condition that causes paralysis in part of the face.
Weak arms
According to Dr. Larry Goldstein, co-director of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, weak arms can be a symptom of TIA. Lifting an arm or an object with that hand can feel very difficult, especially if you have never experienced it before. These symptoms also occur on one side of the body.
Difficulty speaking
Sufferers can also have difficulty speaking and finding the right words, explained Amin. The words that come out can be mumbled or slurred.