call or other emergency services immediately if you have: sudden numbness tingling or weakness in or an inability to move part or all of one side of your body such as your face arm and leg. brief vision changes that come on suddenly such as dimness blurring double vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes (usually described as a feeling that a shade is being pulled down over your eyes). sudden difficulty speaking. sudden difficulty understanding words. sudden dizziness clumsiness staggering trouble walking or a drop attack. sudden severe headache that is different from previous headaches and is without a known cause. call your doctor immediately if you have: recently had symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (tia) and the symptoms have completely disappeared. had a tia or stroke while taking aspirin or other medicine that prevents blood clots and you notice any signs of bleeding. call your doctor today if you think you have had a tia in the past and have not yet talked with your doctor about your symptoms. watchful waiting taking a wait-and-see approach called watchful waiting is not appropriate if you are having symptoms of a tia. any symptoms of a tia need to be considered a medical emergency. seek medical assistance immediately. who to see the following doctors can diagnose and treat a transient ischemic attack (tia): family medicine doctor neurologist emergency medicine specialist internist other specialist(s) may be consulted if you need surgery or have other health problems: neurosurgeon cardiologist vascular surgeon (one who specializes in surgery of the blood vessels) to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
i have or think i have transient ischemic attack tia when should i contact my doctor?