Strokes can result in loss of speech, loss of ability to move parts of your body, loss of vision, and several other acute problems. Unlike strokes, TIAs, do not cause any permanent damage. Patients who have these feel they have had a stroke, but the symptoms resolve within 24 hours. However, TIAs can be warnings of more severe strokes to come. If you think you have had a TIA, see your healthcare provider.
Strokes are preventable.
There are many things you can do to prevent strokes. Do not smoke. If you have high blood pressure, take your medicine regularly. Remember to live a healthy lifestyle that includes low fat and high fiber meals, regular exercise, and decreased stress. All people who have strokes end up disabled.