“The symptoms disappeared—but that doesn’t mean the danger is gone.”
“A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is sometimes called a mini-stroke. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked.
You may suddenly experience facial drooping, weakness or numbness on one side, trouble speaking, vision problems, dizziness, or loss of balance.
The symptoms may disappear within minutes or hours—but a TIA is a serious warning sign.
It can mean you’re at increased risk of having a major stroke soon.
So don’t wait for the symptoms to come back. Seek emergency medical care immediately, even if you feel completely normal again.
Remember: a TIA may be temporary, but the warning is real.”
