The Unrecognized Link Between Mini-Strokes and Lasting Fatigue

Simple lifestyle changes may help prevent lingering exhaustion after a mini-stroke.
The Unrecognized Link Between Mini-Strokes and Lasting Fatigue
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA), otherwise known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary block in blood flow to the brain. While it may cause symptoms that disappear quickly, a recent study has found that about half of people who have a TIA experience long-term tiredness that can last up to one year.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a board-certified internist and author of “From Fatigued to Fantastic!,” noted that as many as 500,000 to 650,000 Americans may experience post-TIA or stroke fatigue each year—a condition he says is highly treatable with well-tolerated dietary supplements.

Mary West
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Mary West is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Medical News Today, Small Business Today Magazine, and other publications. She holds two bachelor of science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.