10 Hyperlipidemia Symptoms
Symptom #9: Symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is commonly known as a mini-stroke, which is a warning of a stroke. Estimates show that 1 to 3 people who have had a TIA will have a stroke at some point in their life. The signs and symptoms are similar to those of a stroke but they only last for a couple of minutes. A TIA does not cause any permanent damage but it is an opportunity to take steps and prevent a stroke in the future. Symptoms of a TIA include a sudden and severe headache, weakness and numbness on one side of the body, loss of movement of the arm or leg, partial vision loss, and an inability to speak clearly.
Those who have high cholesterol levels are more likely to have a TIA due to damaged arteries of the neck and head because of fat deposition on the artery walls and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
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