Course

Cerebellar strokes — vertigo, coordination loss, and when ‘dizziness’ is dangerous (Advanced)

Advanced course: cerebellar strokes often present with severe dizziness, vomiting, and coordination problems. Learn warning signs, imaging pitfalls, and why swelling can be risky

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize cerebellar stroke symptom patterns
  • Understand why severe dizziness may need urgent stroke evaluation
  • Know why swelling in the posterior fossa can be dangerous
  • Ask about imaging choice and monitoring plan

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

0 of 3 answered

Question 1

1. Severe sudden dizziness with inability to walk can be a stroke emergency.

Question 2

2. A cerebellar sign is…

Question 3

3. A key question is…