🧠 Your Body Might Warn You Before a Stroke — These Are the Real Signs Not to Ignore


 


You don’t wake up one day and suddenly have a stroke.

In many cases, your body gives a warning. Not always weeks in advance — but often hours or days before, through a transient ischemic attack (TIA) — sometimes called a “mini-stroke.”

Unlike a full stroke, a TIA doesn't cause permanent brain damage. But it’s a huge red flag: People who experience a TIA are at dramatically increased risk of a major stroke within 48 hours to 90 days.

And here’s the good news: 👉 If caught early, treatment can prevent a life-altering event.

Let’s explore what a stroke really is, the true warning signs, and what you must do if you or someone else shows them.

Because real survival isn’t about luck. It’s about acting fast — before it’s too late.

🔬 What Is a Stroke?

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, depriving brain cells of oxygen. Within minutes, neurons begin to die.

There are three main types:

Type
Cause
✅ Ischemic Stroke (87% of cases)
A clot blocks an artery in the brain — like a kinked garden hose
✅ Hemorrhagic Stroke
A blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in the brain
✅ Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A temporary blockage that resolves on its own — but still dangerous

🩺 Think of a TIA as a "warning shot" — not a scare tactic, but a chance to act.

⚠️ The Real Warning Signs (Minutes to Days Before a Stroke)