The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever. In babies, the cough can be minimal or not even there. Babies may have a symptom known as apnea.. Apnea is a pause in the child's breathing pattern. Pertussis is most dangerous for babies.
Symptoms of a blockage in the carotid vein or artery include sudden vision problems, severe headaches and trouble speaking, says Healthline. Other symptoms include numbness and weakness in the face or limbs on one side of the body, and the feeling of heaviness in the arms and legs. Full Answer >. Filed Under:
You may not have any symptoms of carotid artery disease. Plaque builds up in the carotid arteries over time with no warning signs until you have a transient ischemic attack(TIA) or a stroke. Signs of a stroke may include: Sudden loss of vision, blurred vision, or difficulty in seeing out of one or both eyes.