be blamed on fatigue or aging without evaluation.
## 6. Dizziness or Loss of Balance
Some strokes, particularly those involving the back of the brain, can cause sudden problems with balance and coordination.
Symptoms may include:
* Severe dizziness
* Vertigo
* Trouble standing
* Difficulty walking straight
* Sudden loss of coordination
The American Stroke Association specifically includes sudden balance loss and difficulty walking among stroke warning signs.
Dizziness alone has many possible causes, but dizziness that begins suddenly together with weakness, speech difficulty, or vision changes is especially concerning.
## 7. Sudden Confusion
Stroke can