Small stroke or TIA ? Left side numb & finger numbness Posted: 08-09-07 02:14am
I recently was admitted to the hospital
for 2 days. My entire left region of my
body became knumb. Still have no feeling
on 3 fingers.
There is no realtion to this & my
epilepsy.Doctors couldn't find the cause
but are saying it was a small stroke. Is
that what it could have been? I'm 36 years
old am I not too young?
What can I do to prevent further stroke.?
My cholestrol,blood pressure, glucose
levels all is normal. Strees level is very
high. HELP!
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Stroke Answer A3257 Posted: 09-12-07 05:12am
According to the symptoms report you could
be experiencing a stroke ... but a brain
stroke has to be identified with a CT-scan
or MRI of the head in order to be
diagnosed. It seems most likely that you
experienced a transitory ischemic attack
(TIA), rather than a stroke. If some
sequels remain, these symptoms indicate a
stroke... but if not, then a TIA is most
probably the cause of the condition.
During TIAs, people experience a temporary
stop of the blood supply to some area(s)
of the brain. After some time (not longer
than a few days) all the symptoms vanish.
In cases of stroke, on the other hand,
some symptoms might retreat but some
remain forever. Neither stroke nor TIA is
typical for people your age in their mid
30's who have normal cholesterol, glucose
and blood pressure readings. TIAs,
however, can occur to those who experience
heart arrhythmias. In your case there is
another possibility: severe stress can
cause your symptoms, too. In order to
clarify the cause of your symptoms, you'll
probably want to go check out the
possibilities with your GP and request the
diagnostic tests necessary.
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