5 Symptoms of a Mini Stroke in Seniors That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

brain responsible for coordination and balance.

 

A person may suddenly experience:

Severe dizziness
Vertigo
Difficulty walking straight
Loss of coordination
Unsteadiness
A sudden tendency to fall

The B in B.E. F.A.S.T. stands for Balance loss.

Dizziness alone is common and often has other explanations, but sudden dizziness together with weakness, speech problems, or vision changes is much more concerning.

 

Why Mini Strokes Are So Easy to Miss

The biggest danger with a TIA is that the symptoms may disappear.

A person may have:

Weakness for five