What Is Transient Ischemia ?

Posted on Mon, 30 May 2011

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Question : Yesterday my skull became numb on the left side. It did not include the face or ears. I have had palm and middle of sole ache.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to ask you some more details on the problem to opine on it better and advice you the useful.

1) Did you have such episodes in the past ?

2) Was there any effect on the conscious level during or after the episode ?

3) Did you feel numb in the tongue and any other parts of the body ?

4) Did you have any defect in vision during or soon after the incident ?

5) How long did the episode last ?

6) You have mentioned the BP is low, May I know the range in you ?

Anticipating your response.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (34 minutes later)

I noticed the head numbness once before - during this same week. I consciously knew it was happening, I had someone with me, and it passed within fifteen minutes. I did not notice any lapse. The palm ache and sole ache comes and goes and has been happening for a couple of years. It does not subside with massage.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me.

I do not suspect it to be anything serious , but unable to rule out transient ischemia ( transient stroke ) without examining you , which is a rare occurrence but at your age can be expected. Before it takes a serious turn , I meant to result in an actual stroke an examination by a Neurologist is a must who can place you on preventive measures. Do consult one and may be a MRI scan be needed here to confirm the same.

Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar