When to get help after a stroke

After a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA): know the important signs

When to come backPhysician reviewed · 2026-11-14

You are on trackKeep to your plan

You keep up your rehabilitation exercises and therapy, even when they are hard.⁴
Your family and friends are involved in your recovery.⁴
You take your medicines every day and do not forget them.³
Blood thinners, blood pressure medicines and statins are often taken long term.^5,2
You do not stop a statin or blood thinner without asking a doctor or pharmacist.^6,2

Warning signs: talk to a doctorSee a doctor within 24 hours

Emergency: sudden stroke signsGo to the emergency department now, or call 997

One side of your face suddenly droops, or smiling is hard.¹
You suddenly cannot lift both arms, because one is weak or numb.¹
Your speech is suddenly slurred, or you sound confused.¹
Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight, dizziness, falling over, or severe headache.¹
Any of these signs, even if they stopped within the last 24 hours.¹

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When to come backKSUMC · Internal Medicine

After a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA): know the important signs

A mini-stroke is also called a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

You are on trackKeep to your plan

You keep up your rehabilitation exercises and therapy, even when they are hard.⁴
Your family and friends are involved in your recovery.⁴
You take your medicines every day and do not forget them.³
Blood thinners, blood pressure medicines and statins are often taken long term.^5,2
You do not stop a statin or blood thinner without asking a doctor or pharmacist.^6,2

Warning signs: talk to a doctorSee a doctor within 24 hours

Emergency: sudden stroke signsGo to the emergency department now, or call 997

One side of your face suddenly droops, or smiling is hard.¹
You suddenly cannot lift both arms, because one is weak or numb.¹
Your speech is suddenly slurred, or you sound confused.¹
Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight, dizziness, falling over, or severe headache.¹
Any of these signs, even if they stopped within the last 24 hours.¹

My next appointment

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When to come backKSUMC · Internal Medicine

After a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA): know the important signs

A mini-stroke is also called a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

You are on trackKeep to your plan

You keep up your rehabilitation exercises and therapy, even when they are hard.⁴
Your family and friends are involved in your recovery.⁴
You take your medicines every day and do not forget them.³
Blood thinners, blood pressure medicines and statins are often taken long term.^5,2
You do not stop a statin or blood thinner without asking a doctor or pharmacist.^6,2

Warning signs: talk to a doctorSee a doctor within 24 hours

Emergency: sudden stroke signsGo to the emergency department now, or call 997

One side of your face suddenly droops, or smiling is hard.¹
You suddenly cannot lift both arms, because one is weak or numb.¹
Your speech is suddenly slurred, or you sound confused.¹
Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight, dizziness, falling over, or severe headache.¹
Any of these signs, even if they stopped within the last 24 hours.¹

My next appointment