What is a pre stroke?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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A pre stroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). It is nothing but a small stroke. It is experienced when blood supply to brain is stopped for a very short period. Its effects may be experienced for a few hours or for a few minutes. The symptoms usually subside within 24 hours. They begin rapidly, and they go away very soon.

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I've been dealing with some ongoing symptoms like forehead pressure, left nose to jaw pressure, and left eye heaviness. My ENT doctor did a CT scan and found a deviated nasal septum, suggesting surgery might help. But then a neurologist prescribed amixide h tablets, which give me relief while I'm taking them the symptoms come back when I stop. I'm really confused could this be a septum issue or maybe something nerve-related? Would love to hear your thoughts on what might be going on.

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