7 Signs of Mini Stroke in The Elderly

5. Confusion

sudden onset of disorientation, or difficulty in understanding surroundings, should be taken seriously. This could be a sign of a mini stroke or other health conditions, and regardless of which requires immediate medical assessment.

6. Unexplained Headache

Sudden, severe headaches should never be ignored. Particularly in the elderly, they could be a sign of a mini stroke. While there could be other explanations for these headaches, such as migraines or tension headaches, when they come on when this person never had them before, this is usually not a good sign. These headaches could also be accompanied by other symptoms such as vision changes, confusion, or weakness, again signaling a potential mini stroke.

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