Q: what are symptoms of mini strokes?

Mini stroke is: Symptoms of stroke that last just few minutes or hours but always less than 24 hrs. Consider a warning sign of a complete stroke. Also known as transient ischemic attacks is a serious event that should not be ignored. Treatment and diagnosis should be seek immediately. Symptoms include sudden numbness and tingling or weakness at face, arm or leg in one side of the body; confusion, trouble speaking.

Q: do strokes affect more men then women?

Depends on age: Younger men are more likely to suffer a stroke than similarly aged women. However this trend starts to reverse in older patients and women age 75 or greater are more likely to suffer a stroke than men are.

Q: what are the symptoms as a mild stroke?

Think "FAST": The acronym "fast" summarizes what to look for and what do if you think someone is having a stroke: 1)face-ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? 2) arms-ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 3) speech-ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? 4) time-if you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Q: what are the symptoms of a major stroke?

Location dependent: This depends upon the location of the stroke. It could include weakness, language difficulties, sensory abnormalities and visual loss. Other possibilites include personality change, neglect of one side of the body, transient visual hallucinations, inability to swallow, facial weakness and numbness, gait disorders, tremors and spasticity. The list is not all inclusive.

Q: is zig zag flashing vision symptom of stroke?

Migraine: That kind of vision is often associated with migraine. There's a type called acephalgic migraine which usually has the zig zag lasting about 20min and going away.

Question 1

i have signs and symptoms of a stroke. 25 year old female no alcohol no smoking severe headache dizziness heart feela funny extreme tired and in a fog

Accepted Answer

Go to your MD: Signs and symptoms of a stroke? Neurological Deficitis? Motor deficitis? Sensory deficitis? Does not seem like it

Extreme tired? Fog? Read about thyroid issues or diabetes with sugar problems. Could also explain symptoms.

If you are concerned go to your MD ASAP

Question 2

what are symptoms of a stroke?

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Stroke symptoms. : Strokes can cause symptoms ranging from almost undetectable problems to complete loss of function on one side of the body. Usually strokes cause changes in movement or weakness on one side versus the other.  Speech and vision can also be affected as well as sensation.  Often times strokes are preceded by warning signs in which the after mentioned problems could be transient in nature. If you're experiencing any of these problems seek medical attention immediately.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of stroke?

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Many: Difficulty walking. Sometimes a sudden inability to speak or speaking non-nonsensically. Sudden loss of strength. Facial droop. Numbness. In ability to understand speech. Headache different from past headaches.

Question 4

what are symptoms of a stroke. ?

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Symptoms of stroke: symptoms vary for a stroke. if its from hemorrhage can have severe headache. otherwise dizziness ,lose balance , nausea or vomiting , loss of speech or vision problems. depends on the type of stroke. if you have high BP or High cholesterol or diabetes you are at high risk. heart disease is also a factor.early symptoms go to the ER.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a stroke?

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Depends on location: Symptoms are location specific, but could include any of the following, eye movement difficulty, weakness, sensory loss, visual loss, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, inability to understand and/or produce language, gait ataxia( with vomiting & vertigo). Usually there are a number of symptoms that localize the area of the stroke. Early intervention is important(<3hrs for best outcome)don't wait.

Question 6

what are symptoms of mini strokes?

Accepted Answer

Mini stroke is: Symptoms of stroke that last just few minutes or hours but always less than 24 hrs. Consider a warning sign of a complete stroke. Also known as transient ischemic attacks is a serious event that should not be ignored. Treatment and diagnosis should be seek immediately. Symptoms include sudden numbness and tingling or weakness at face, arm or leg in one side of the body; confusion, trouble speaking.

Question 7

do strokes affect more men then women?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: Younger men are more likely to suffer a stroke than similarly aged women. However this trend starts to reverse in older patients and women age 75 or greater are more likely to suffer a stroke than men are.

Question 8

what are the symptoms as a mild stroke?

Accepted Answer

Think "FAST": The acronym "fast" summarizes what to look for and what do if you think someone is having a stroke: 1)face-ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? 2) arms-ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 3) speech-ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange? 4) time-if you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a major stroke?

Accepted Answer

Location dependent: This depends upon the location of the stroke. It could include weakness, language difficulties, sensory abnormalities and visual loss. Other possibilites include  personality change, neglect of one side of the body, transient visual hallucinations, inability to swallow, facial weakness and numbness, gait disorders, tremors and spasticity. The list is not all inclusive.

Question 10

is zig zag flashing vision symptom of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: That kind of vision is often associated with migraine. There's a type called acephalgic migraine which usually has the zig zag lasting about 20min and going away.

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