“Should you visit ER for a mild stroke?”
My friend had a mild stroke yesterday. Should you visit ER for a mild stroke?
4 Answers
Absolutely. My first question is, how do you know it was a stroke if they did not seek medical treatment? Even if it was a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or "mini stroke," it is important to know that TIAs increase risk for an actual stroke. Avoid self diagnosing. If you have any symptoms of a stroke, you should seek immediate evaluation.
Yes after any stroke like symptoms you should seek immediate medical care
Yes - please
Dr. Juan Torres-Reveron
Neurosurgeon
Yes. Any sign of stroke should be immediately evaluated. Furthermore, that person should be on certain medications to avoid another stroke from happening.
