Mini Stroke

Very often just before a major stroke there are warning signs like the rumblings before a volcano. The symptoms are exactly the same as for a full stroke but they last for less than 24 hours. For example, sudden weakness of an arm that lasts for less than a day and magically clears up. These warning signals are not to be ignored. You need to seek medical attention immediately because timely therapy can prevent a full blown stroke before it happens!

Mini strokes are called Transient Ischemic Attacks in medical speak. It means that you have suffered a temporary loss of blood flow to a part of brain which was not sustained. However, without treatment of the cause you're at risk for 'the big one' that's permanent. That's why it's so important not to ignore a mini stroke and to go get help right away.

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