The signs of a microstroke in women can be of a different nature. It is also worth noting that the symptoms of the destruction of small vessels begin to manifest themselves faster precisely in the fairer sex. So, let's figure it out together, what signs of a microstroke exist, how not to confuse them with the manifestation of other diseases.
At present, primary or non-traditional symptoms are distinguished, as well as overt, after which the patient should be hospitalized immediately.
The first signs of a microstroke
Quite often, these symptoms are confused with manifestations of other diseases, because they are of a general nature and can occur in any person at any time. We list the main ones:
- headache (more often in the temples and crown);
- heart palpitations ;
- the occurrence of pain in the face or in one of the sides of the body;
- general tiredness and weakness;
- shortness of breath (sometimes even in a calm state);
- any mental disorders;
- nausea.
According to statistics, such signs of a microstroke in women occur in 90 cases out of 100. Due to the fact that they are of a general nature, not every person who has this deviation notice them.
Obvious signs requiring hospitalization
After the initial symptoms, the patient can almost immediately experience more intense symptoms. When they occur, a person should be taken to a hospital immediately.
- Sudden and rather severe numbness of the whole face. In rare cases, convulsion reduces only facial muscles, arm or leg in one half of the body.
- Loss of balance. Also, obvious signs of a microstroke in women include an increase in body temperature, a violation of the swallowing reflex, the occurrence of hiccups, vomiting and nausea.
- Loss of vision or sensitivity in general. In addition, the coordination of the person is disturbed, he is not able to understand the people around him and talk to them. Over time, these symptoms can only intensify.
- Sudden and very severe headache, which quite often ends in loss of consciousness.
- Unreasonable dizziness with the subsequent fall of the patient.
- Temporary or short loss of consciousness.
What to do?
The obvious signs of a microstroke in women should not be ignored. The patient should be hospitalized immediately. In the hospital, the patient must undergo a full examination of the cervical spine. As a rule, a violation in the cerebral circulation is detected during x-ray of the above organ. In addition, the patient is sent for ultrasound dopplerography and computed tomography. If there is suspicion of atherosclerosis, then it is recommended that angiography be done.
In order to check the functioning of the heart, the patient is prescribed an echocardiogram and an electrocardiogram, according to the results of which the doctor can see disturbances in the blood flow and the activity of the heart muscle. In addition, the patient is required to do a biochemical blood test.