This may sound really ignorant but........I've heard of people having suffered a stroke without even knowing it. Does anyone know the symptoms of what the lasting effects of this could be? (Memory loss or something?)
2007-02-12 16:44:39 · 9 answers · asked by blooog 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
where?
if it was in the brain then it is also known as a TIA, or transient ischemic attack. It is usually caused when a blood clot temporarily blocks an artery in the brain. TIA's can last for only five minutes, or they can be longer in duration. With TIA's you don't usually have any permanent damage.
Unfortunately, a TIA may be a warning sign of a bigger stroke that is to come. A TIA is a major risk factor for a stroke, and should not be taken lightly.
If the person who suffered it is under 55, they really need to be checked for clotting disorders, as TIA's are rare for people under that age.
You may also want to consider medications such as taking a baby aspirin every day, or Plavix. These are blood thinners that prevent arterial clots.
Here are a list of TIA/Stroke symptoms. They should NEVER be ignored. Time lost is brain lost!
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no apparent cause
You need to call an ambulance or get yourself to the ER ASAP if you experience these.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-12 16:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about TIA's but my son is 10 and w/in the last year he has been having some problems seemingly ignoring while being talked to and being very emotional so his doctor sent him for a trans-cranial doppler and found that he had a small stroke but where unable to determine when just said it appeared to be old I never noticed that he had the stroke so my theory is that if someone had a stroke and didn't know then you may notice over time slight changes in mood my son has no other symptoms that we know of
2007-02-12 17:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by phatgurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered a minor stroke sometime in my life between birth and the age of ten. My parents and I had no idea until I was being tested for the periphial vision part of the driver's license test. An EEG and CAT scan were run to determine the why, and I had suffered a stroke as a kid. The scar tissue was old when I was 15. Luckily, that was the only symptom the stroke left-but it varies from person to person.
2007-02-12 16:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by wild1tobe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in laws mother has had several minor strokes...her symptoms have been slurred speech, sometimes loss of use of one of her hands/arms, she tends to be very unstable on her feet and will lean towards the side on which her stroke has affected.
She suffered a minor stroke a few weeks ago and blacked out, flat onto the floor twice. When she came to, she remembered nothing of the episode. Short term memory can be affected and could be a long term situation depending on what portion of her brain may have been affected by it.
My neighbor also had a slight stroke about a month ago and was affected similarly. Neither could recall anything that signified they were either going to have one or had already had one. My neighbors mouth was slightly drooped to one side and her speech was slightly slurred. Other than that she was quite functional...very odd situation in both cases.
2007-02-12 16:51:46 · answer #4 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mini strokes can be known by loss of strength.
I had mini strokes and didn't realize it. I would forget
what Advil was but knew I needed it. I got stuck in doors. (I couldn't hold it open long enough to go through)
I would think something in my head but when I'd go to say it it would come out jumbled.
I didn't know my speech was slurred but my friends noticed it but didn't say anything until I asked them if I ever had slurred speech. They thought I was just being weird.
2007-02-12 16:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Peggy Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can have one and not no it. Most of the time it can be so small you wont even no it. The name for them area known as called TIA. And most of the time you can have many of them. More then likely it is with someone who has had a real stroke and then they will continue to follow. I mean no in all cases but yes this is common.. Not always will it effect your speach. But if you think that this is happening you should ask your doctor they can do a test on you or who ever you may be asking for. Just make a note of each time you think that this is happening to follow up on it.
2007-02-12 16:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by babycakes3557 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A minor stroke is a vague term for any part of the brain that has been damaged or destroyed from loss of oxygen. as such, anything from a minor memory loss to loss of motor controls to a drastic attitude change can be a signal. If you suspect you or someone has had one, consult a doctor for the best advice.
2007-02-12 16:50:06 · answer #7 · answered by spdbunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac has some good points
Just so you have some other references, I've put them here for you.
If you have concerns, see your physician.
2007-02-12 16:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by lozrn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just a dipression like symptom and may be swetning also.
2007-02-12 16:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by Sri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You voice change. You also lose your speech. T
2007-02-12 16:47:55 · answer #10 · answered by ism 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋