What is a mild stroke and how is it treated?
Mild stroke is a fairly common form of stroke. Although it is not immediately dangerous, you cannot take this disease lightly.
What is a mild stroke?
Normally, the brain functions thanks to the continuous blood flow in the body. When the blood vessels in the brain are blocked or ruptured abnormally, the brain will be damaged due to lack of oxygen and nutrients, gradually losing the ability to control the functions in the body. This condition is called a stroke.
A mild stroke (or transient ischemic attack) is a type of stroke that occurs when the brain is suddenly deprived of blood but quickly returns to normal (lasting no more than 24 hours) and does not cause any damage to the body.
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| A mild stroke does not cause serious damage to the body. |
Symptoms of a mild stroke
The symptoms of a mild stroke are similar to those of a severe stroke. When a stroke begins, the patient often experiences the following signs:
- Blurred vision or blindness in one or both eyes;
- Headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting;
- Temporary loss of memory, loss of awareness;
- Sudden numbness and weakness in limbs;
- Difficulty speaking, unable to speak or speaking meaningless sentences;
- Loss of balance, loss of ability to determine direction.
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| Symptoms of a mild stroke are similar to those of a major stroke. |
When symptoms of a stroke appear, family members should take the patient to see a doctor for treatment advice to reduce future risks.
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| Go to the hospital immediately if you have symptoms of a stroke. |
Diet
People with mild stroke should follow a blood-thinning diet and eat plenty of fruits and whole grains.
Movement mode
People with mild stroke need to regularly exercise, massage muscles, and move joints in arms and legs to help blood circulate easily and avoid stiff joints.
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