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89 Years. Sudden Inability To Come Up With Right Words. History Of Three TIAs. Vital Signs Normal. Remedy?
Suddenly was unable to come with right words that's vital s were completely familiar. She is 89 years old and had three TIA's in the past 10 weeks. A visiting nurse came and tested her vital signs. Everything normal. Doctor say these TIA's are random occurrences. Besides monitoring there is nothing once can to prevent them. Do you agree?
Wed, 24 Jul 2013
Hi,
This is common at this age as there is insufficient blood circulation in the brain leading to temporary forgetfulness and even unconsciousness.
After circulation becomes alright, she will be fine with normal memory.
at this age there is some atrophy changes in the brain might cause this problem as well.
If her physician finds it proper he can be given Low dose of aspirin for thinning of blood.
Avoid keeping pillow below neck while sleeping.
Ok and take care.
This is common at this age as there is insufficient blood circulation in the brain leading to temporary forgetfulness and even unconsciousness.
After circulation becomes alright, she will be fine with normal memory.
at this age there is some atrophy changes in the brain might cause this problem as well.
If her physician finds it proper he can be given Low dose of aspirin for thinning of blood.
Avoid keeping pillow below neck while sleeping.
Ok and take care.
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