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What Are Symptoms Of Transient Ischemic Attacks?
Question: I was talking on the phone and fell asleep ,woke up 10-15 minutes later and I remembered who I was talking to so I called her back ,she said yes she called my name but I never heard her.what would cause this .this has never happened to me before,I am 72 and still working
just wanted to know if this could be a XXXXXXX stroke or a blood clot
just wanted to know if this could be a XXXXXXX stroke or a blood clot
Brief Answer:
It is not mini-stroke
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I would like to answer you query.
Looking at your history, I am of the opinion that it is not mini-stroke (Transient ischemic attack- TIA) or a blood clot (same)
With your history, it has only one thing in common - it is abrupt, and without warning and it has occurred rapidly and recovery should occur within minutes (maximum it should occur within 24 hours) - There is no sign of any neurological deficits. (If you have any, do mention it)
In Transient ischemic attacks, loss of motor or sensory function is seen (eg: weakness, numbness, vertigo, diplopia, blurring of vision, dysphasia etc.) is seen.
If you were in lying position and on phone and you were tired, you could have gone to sleep (it happens commonly). You need to take adequate rest. If it happens again and if you find any neurological deficits, then you need to consult your neurologist.
However, I can suggest you a few things:
1. Weight control within normal range
2. Controlling Diabetes mellitus, hyperlipedimia and hypertension
3. Maintain a regular physical activity
4. Cigarette smoking if any should be stopped
5. Foremost avoid stress and take adequate rest. Try to maintain good sleep timings.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help you again.
Dr. Prakash HM
It is not mini-stroke
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I would like to answer you query.
Looking at your history, I am of the opinion that it is not mini-stroke (Transient ischemic attack- TIA) or a blood clot (same)
With your history, it has only one thing in common - it is abrupt, and without warning and it has occurred rapidly and recovery should occur within minutes (maximum it should occur within 24 hours) - There is no sign of any neurological deficits. (If you have any, do mention it)
In Transient ischemic attacks, loss of motor or sensory function is seen (eg: weakness, numbness, vertigo, diplopia, blurring of vision, dysphasia etc.) is seen.
If you were in lying position and on phone and you were tired, you could have gone to sleep (it happens commonly). You need to take adequate rest. If it happens again and if you find any neurological deficits, then you need to consult your neurologist.
However, I can suggest you a few things:
1. Weight control within normal range
2. Controlling Diabetes mellitus, hyperlipedimia and hypertension
3. Maintain a regular physical activity
4. Cigarette smoking if any should be stopped
5. Foremost avoid stress and take adequate rest. Try to maintain good sleep timings.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help you again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I dont smoke,I do have alot of stress thoughbut I am tired all the time
Brief Answer:
Try to destress and take nutritional supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Good to know, you do not smoke.
You need to reduce stress and you can follow few techniques like:
1. Meditation
2. Deep breathing during stress period
3. Warm water bath
4. Reach out to friends or family
5. Get moving - try any exercise like walking, yoga etc.
6. Take a break from whatever you are doing.
At this age, stress is not good. Do try a few things.
If you are tired most of the times, you need to change a few things.
1. Sleeping habit - Have a regular sleeping time.
2. Avoid junk foods and concentrate more on nutritious foods - will take time, but you will definitely feel it
3. Weight control - Try to get into normal body mass index.
4. Fiber rich diet to remove toxins from body
5. Drink plenty of water to feel hydrated. Dehydration always makes you feel weak.
6. Check you hemoglobin levels. If it is lower than 12.5g%, you might require supplements.
7. Take multivitamin and mineral supplements
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Try to destress and take nutritional supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Good to know, you do not smoke.
You need to reduce stress and you can follow few techniques like:
1. Meditation
2. Deep breathing during stress period
3. Warm water bath
4. Reach out to friends or family
5. Get moving - try any exercise like walking, yoga etc.
6. Take a break from whatever you are doing.
At this age, stress is not good. Do try a few things.
If you are tired most of the times, you need to change a few things.
1. Sleeping habit - Have a regular sleeping time.
2. Avoid junk foods and concentrate more on nutritious foods - will take time, but you will definitely feel it
3. Weight control - Try to get into normal body mass index.
4. Fiber rich diet to remove toxins from body
5. Drink plenty of water to feel hydrated. Dehydration always makes you feel weak.
6. Check you hemoglobin levels. If it is lower than 12.5g%, you might require supplements.
7. Take multivitamin and mineral supplements
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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