5 Common Signs of a Mini Stroke (TIA)

 


4. Dizziness or Loss of Balance

  • Sudden trouble walking

  • Feeling unsteady

  • Loss of coordination


5. Sudden Severe Headache

  • Especially if it appears without a clear cause

  • May feel different from usual headaches


Why Mini Strokes Are Serious

  • Symptoms may last minutes to hours, then disappear

  • A TIA is often a warning sign of a major stroke

  • The risk of a full stroke is highest within days or weeks


What To Do Immediately

Use FAST:

  • Face drooping

  • Arm weakness

  • Speech difficulty

  • Time to call emergency services

🚨 Call emergency services immediately — even if symptoms improve.


Important Note

This information is educational, not a diagnosis. Any sudden neurological symptoms should always be treated as an emergency.