Recently I had problem with my balance, I had severe vertigo and was unable to walk unaded. I started vomiting and was helped to my bed. I saw a doctor who gave me an injection to stop the vomiting - he and I both thought is was an inner ear problem. After 3 days I was admitted to hospital due to dehydration caused by the vomiting. I was still very giddy and off balance which lasted about 5 days days. It took another week before I was steady on my feet. An MRI scan has since showed I had a blockage in the balance part of my brain. I have no last effects but would like to know more about the causes of stroke. I do not smoke and cholesteral is 5.4.I am not diabetic and blood pressure is normal but does became raised from time to time. My Mother was a stroke victim.