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9. Vertigo
Dizzy spells are one of the initial signs of a mini-stroke. However, you can write dizziness off to numerous different reasons that aren’t related to a stroke as well. TIA can lead to a condition known as “Vertigo,” where the effect of dizzy spells intensifies to a stage where it turns into a feeling of the room spinning.
Vertigo typically occurs with a change in the position of the head. People who suffer from vertigo report a spinning or tilting feeling where they feel off-balance. This imbalance creates staggered walking and a bowlegged gait as the person struggles to remain upright.
People experiencing a bout of vertigo may also experience other related symptoms that also occur in people suffering from a mini-stroke. If you notice dizziness in conjunction with vomiting, headache, or sweating, it may be a sign of an impending TIA. Symptoms of vertigo typically subside after anything from a few minutes to an hour, but people who are going through a mini-stroke may find that the feeling of dizziness keeps intensifying.