Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Symptoms & Signs

A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is also known as a "mini-stroke." The symptoms of a TIA are the same as those of a stroke, but they do not persist over time. As with a stroke, the symptoms depend on the specific region and extent of the brain that is affected.

Possible signs and symptoms of TIA include

• difficulty walking,
• muscle weakness,
• problems with coordination,
• weakness or numbness of one side of the body,
• feeling faint,
• lightheadedness,
• vertigo,
• slurred speech, or
• impaired voice.

Other associated symptoms can include

• blurred vision,
• vision loss,
• muscle weakness,
• difficulty swallowing,
• mental confusion, and
• reduced sensation of touch.

Cause of transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Blockage of a portion of the blood supply to the brain causes a stroke, and a TIA happens when this occurs for a brief period of time.

Other transient ischemic attack (tia) symptoms and signs

• Blurred Vision
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Difficulty Walking
• Feeling Faint
• Impaired Voice
• Lightheadedness
• Mental Confusion
• Muscle Weakness
• Muscle Weakness
• Problems With Coordination
• Reduced Sensation of Touch
• Slurred Speech
• Vertigo
• Vision Loss
• Weakness or Numbness of One Side of the Body

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