Q: What is a silent stroke?

Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), or âsilent stroke.â Silent stroke is likely caused by a blood clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It's a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage.

Question 1

What is a silent stroke?

Accepted Answer

Silent cerebral infarction (SCI), or âsilent stroke.â Silent stroke is likely caused by a blood clot that interrupts blood flow in the brain. It's a risk factor for future strokes and a sign of progressive brain damage.

Question 2

I banged my head pretty hard on the garage door when it was going up last night. I didnt pass out, there's no blood, and I haven't thrown up or anything, but there's this burning sensation and a slight headache going on. The ER doc said it's not a concussion, but I'm kind of worried. How would I know if there's any internal bleeding? And also, should I consider pausing my birth control pills while I'm figuring this out?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring for Internal Bleeding_

1. *Watch for worsening headache*: If your headache worsens or becomes severe, seek immediate medical attention.
2. *Look for other symptoms*: Monitor for symptoms like:
    - Dizziness or loss of balance
    - Nausea or vomiting
    - Blurred vision or sensitivity to light
    - Confusion or disorientation
    - Weakness or numbness in arms or legs
3. *Seek immediate medical attention if you experience*:
    - Sudden severe headache
    - Difficulty speaking or swallowing
    - Weakness or paralysis in face, arm, or leg
    - Vision changes or double vision

_Birth Control Pills_

As a precautionary measure, consider stopping your birth control pills temporarily until you're cleared by your doctor. Birth control pills can increase the risk of blood clots, which may be a concern if you have internal bleeding.

_Follow-up_

Schedule a follow-up appointment with your primary care physician or a neurologist within the next 24-48 hours to reassess your symptoms and determine the best course of action.

Question 3

I've been experiencing this pain on the right side of my head, just above the ear, but only when I'm eating. It's been going on for the last 45 days, and it's really starting to worry me. Could you tell me what might be causing this?

Accepted Answer

it's normal

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What is a silent stroke?

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