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Episode Of Tingling And Feeling Warm All Of A Sudden, Loss Of Hearing, Dizziness And Difficulty In Walking. Is This TIA?
Hi, I am a 35 yo woman. I smoke and drink occassionaly. Over the past weekend I experienced an episode which came on as quickly as it stayed. The entire thing lasted merely minutes (5 ish). I was relaxing on my cousins deck and telling a story. All of a sudden I started to get really warm and tingly all over. I instantly lost all coloring and went pale and started excessively sweating. I could not articulate my words right and has a loss of hearing . I was slighlty dizzy but weak when I tried to walk. It hit me fast and hard and was gone withing 5 mins. I did make an appointment with my primary care giver in 2 days. From what I can find online, it sounds like a TIA. Any other suggestions as to what it could be? Thank you,
Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Hi,
Yes, the probability of TIA is there in you.
It is advisable to get a plain CT scan of the brain done to rule out any underlying pathology. Get an Electrocardiogram as well.
If it is a onetime occurrence, you may neglect it. If it recurs, please get it evaluated in depth.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Yes, the probability of TIA is there in you.
It is advisable to get a plain CT scan of the brain done to rule out any underlying pathology. Get an Electrocardiogram as well.
If it is a onetime occurrence, you may neglect it. If it recurs, please get it evaluated in depth.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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Hi Niccikat,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
It may be a TIA if you have a strong history of heart disease and TIAs in the family.
But if not it would be more likely a Syncope episode.
Recall the finer details if you were lying/sitting and then sharply stood up or walked and suddenly had the episode then I am pretty sure you had an Syncope only.
Otherwise both possibilities have equal chances.
If you have any further query please put-up an follow up query.
Wish you a great health!
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
It may be a TIA if you have a strong history of heart disease and TIAs in the family.
But if not it would be more likely a Syncope episode.
Recall the finer details if you were lying/sitting and then sharply stood up or walked and suddenly had the episode then I am pretty sure you had an Syncope only.
Otherwise both possibilities have equal chances.
If you have any further query please put-up an follow up query.
Wish you a great health!
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