5 Symptoms of a Mini Stroke in Seniors That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
A mini stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily interrupted. Symptoms may disappear quickly, but a TIA can be a warning sign of a possible major stroke and requires urgent medical attention.
1. Sudden weakness or numbness
- Weakness, heaviness, or numbness in the:
- Face
- Arm
- Leg
- Often occurs on one side of the body.
2. Sudden speech or language problems
- Slurred speech
- Trouble finding words
- Difficulty understanding what others are saying
- Sudden confusion during conversation
3. Sudden vision changes
- Blurry vision
- Double vision
- Loss of vision in one eye or part of the visual field
4. Sudden dizziness or balance problems
- Feeling lightheaded or unsteady
- Trouble walking
- Loss of coordination or unusual clumsiness
5. Sudden severe headache or unusual confusion
- A sudden, intense headache without a clear cause
- New confusion, disorientation, or difficulty thinking clearly
