TIA - "drip"
You're caring for the garden. Suddenly, you lose some feeling in right arm and leg. You must support yourself against a tree to keep from falling. You try to talk to your daughter who is sunning himself, but the words are only to babble. So, after a few minutes, the symptoms disappear, and you can resume gardening.
What you have experienced is a transient event that we colloquially refer to as a "drip" and that doctors call a TIA-attack.
TIA stands for "transient ischemic attack" - a temporary bout of decreased blood supply to parts of the brain. Ignoring this episode could have serious consequences for your health.
Although a TIA-attack does not last as long and does not leave any permanent damage, it is an event you do not have to deny. About a third of those who have a TIA attack, gets a stroke in the future. A TIA-attack is both a warning and an opportunity. A warning that a stroke can occur, and an opportunity to bring about measures that prevents a stroke.
When should you seek help?
Please consult a doctor immediately if you suspect you have symptoms or signs of TIA. You may need an immediate assessment of the cause of the problem. It is important to clarify the cause so you can take steps to prevent stroke.
"Please consult a doctor immediately if you suspect you have symptoms or signs of TIA."
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