4. Stroke
Although most cases of vertigo do not have stroke as their root cause and most stroke patients do not necessarily suffer from vertigo, there is a link in many cases. A stroke that specifically happens at the brain stem, or a cerebellar stroke is the type of stroke most likely to lead to vertigo. Strokes occur as the result of a blockage in the blood vessels or thrombosis. As a result, blood cannot get to the brain.
Since it is starved of oxygen, a stroke may occur that can cause temporary or permanent damage and can inhibit one’s ability to speak and walk. When there is a blockage to certain parts of the brain, dizziness and vertigo might result. Vertigo is often a symptom of mini-strokes that are brief and do not have lasting effects. In this case, vertigo may last only a few minutes or a few hours at the most.