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Treatment can delay complications that increase the risk of stroke.
TIAs are small strokes that last only for a few minutes or hours. They should never be ignored and can be treated with drugs or surgery. Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.