Recognizing the 10 Key Indicators of a Stroke

5. Dizziness

Dizziness alone is not necessarily a sign of a stroke, and can also occur due to inner ear problems, dehydration, anemia, low blood sugar, heart irregularities, stress, other illness, or medication. Persistent dizziness, however, could be a sign of stroke, especially when the dizziness develops in concert with other symptoms such as trouble walking, loss of balance, numbness or weakness in a leg or arm, visual problems, confusion, headache, and speech problems.