Because temporary vision problems can have many possible causes, medical evaluation is necessary to determine what happened.
- Sudden Dizziness or Loss of Balance
Occasional dizziness is common, particularly among older adults.
But sudden unexplained difficulty walking, severe unsteadiness, loss of coordination, or loss of balance is different.
A person might unexpectedly stumble, need to grab furniture for support, or feel unable to walk normally.
The CDC lists sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination among recognized stroke warning signs.
The American Stroke Association summarizes this with
