Question 1

what causes a tia (transient ischemic attack) in young people?

Accepted Answer

Complex issue: Transients events can be due to heart defects, arrhythmia, blood pressure, blood sugar, drug effects, seizure, migraine, or blood vessel disorders.  It would be important to have a thorough medical and neurological evaluation.  Their may be genetic factors involved, especially defects in cholesterol and lipid metabolism.  May be a high risk for completed stroke or even death.

Question 2

does a transient ischemic attack always cause one sided numbness?

Accepted Answer

No. : A transient ischemic attack is due to a temporary (usually 1 hour or less) episode of neurological dysfunction of part of the brain( different symptoms such as numbness, weakness, speech or vision problems depending upon the part affected) due to ischemia (decreased blood supply) which can be caused by a clot in the blood vessel or a clot from somewhere else such as the heart or the carotid artery.

Question 3

what causes a transient ischemic attack?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: Usually a clot that occluded a blood vessel to the brain. It usually comes from a plaque on the carotid artery or the heart.

Question 4

is it possible for panic attack and anxiety to cause transient ischemic attack or stroke?

Accepted Answer

If: Risk factors exist for Stroke or CAD, the sympathetic response to anxiety and panic could lead to Stroke or TIA

Question 5

can swollen lymph nodes in the neck cause a transient ischemic attack?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: Swollen nodes imply inflammation/infection and are not related to tia.

Question 6

how can i recognize symptoms of transient ischemic attack (tia)?

Accepted Answer

Many: Focal weakness, numbness, speech problem, visual hearing problem of sudden onset, dizziness vertigo, confused behavior. Etc . Remember that by defination they should disappear.

Question 7

any advise on lifestyle habits after a tia (transient ischemic attack)?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doc: The key to lifestyle changes may have to do with the underlying medical condition that may have caused increased risk for tia.  Monitoring and treating blood pressure if it is high or diabetes is important.  Healthy diet and exercise are important but before starting diet and exercise program it is wise to consult with doctor - avoid bad things like too much alcohol, and avoid cigarettes.

Question 8

i have a history of traumatic brain injury and am experiencing dizziness when laying down.  is this a transient ischemic attack? could this be a tia?

Accepted Answer

Likely, not a TIA: Positional dizziness is not usually related to a stroke or stroke like symptoms.  A specialist in ENT would be a good first choice to investigate the cause of dizziness as you describe.

Question 9

is it possible to have a transient ischemic attack in your 20's?

Accepted Answer

TIA: Unusual but possible at young age. Also concern for type of seizure or anxiety.

Question 10

a transient ischemic attack is often a predecessor to what?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: Tias are caused by small amounts of clot or debris from arterial vessels such as carotids in the neck traversing to the brain circulation and causing blockages. Get checking for carotid disease and get heart checked for pfo.

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