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What is mini stroke? if i'm stressfull, i feel numb in my left feet, but it's gone by itself. could it be a ministroke?
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Unlikely: With that amount of information it is not possible to come to a diagnosis. The problem is more likely in the peripheral nervous system.
Answered 11/5/2012
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TIA: Mini stroke or TIA is when you get an ischemia ( not enough oxygen)in small part of your brain, for a brief period of time that creates stroke like symptoms, usually weakness or numbness in a part of the body for a brief period of time usually up to 1-2 hrs, and then completely resolves. It is also usually a sign that you more likely to develop stroke in a future. Go get evaluated by your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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