Symptoms of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) happen quickly. A stroke or TIA may cause:
- Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
- Sudden vision changes.
- Sudden trouble speaking.
- Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
- Sudden problems with walking or balance.
- A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.
A stroke is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention.