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Monday, May 18, 2009

How will I know I am having a TIA

How will I know if I'm having a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Common TIA symptoms include:

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Everyone is different, so symptoms may be different from person to person. TIA symptoms last less than a day, yet most last less than five minutes from beginning to end. Because TIAs begin and end so quickly, they can be hard to recognize as serious warning signs.

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