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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Control Of Motor Skills And Speech?
Question: last evening a friend give me ride home and suddenly I could not speak and lost control of movement for a couple minutes after getting out of vehicle and then every thing return to normal
Brief Answer:
possible TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is a concerning event. It sounds like you had a TIA, a transient ischemic attack. This is similar to a stroke but it resolves completely soon after symptoms appear. People that have TIAs are at risk for stroke. You need to see your doctor or go to an urgent care as soon as possible for further testing and to evaluate and treat any stoke risks that you may have
Let me know if you have further questions but do not delay, see a doctor today
K Robinson MD
possible TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is a concerning event. It sounds like you had a TIA, a transient ischemic attack. This is similar to a stroke but it resolves completely soon after symptoms appear. People that have TIAs are at risk for stroke. You need to see your doctor or go to an urgent care as soon as possible for further testing and to evaluate and treat any stoke risks that you may have
Let me know if you have further questions but do not delay, see a doctor today
K Robinson MD
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