Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery
Emergency
ICD-10: I63.019 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: अचानक चक्कर · தமிழ்: திடீர் தலைசுற்றல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹಠಾತ್ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ · తెలుగు: అకస్మాత్తుగా తలతిరగడం · বাংলা: হঠাৎ মাথা ঘোরা · मराठी: अचानक चक्कर · ગુજરાતી: અચાનક ચક્કર
About this condition
A stroke from blockage in one of the vertebral arteries supplying the back of the brain, though which side is not specified. Symptoms primarily affect balance, coordination and vision rather than limb strength. Emergency treatment is vital to restore blood flow and prevent lasting damage to the brainstem and cerebellum.
Common symptoms
sudden dizziness
loss of balance
difficulty walking
double vision
slurred speech
nausea
vertigo
When to see a doctor: immediately - call emergency services
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | अचानक चक्कर · संतुलन खोना · दोहरी दृष्टि · लड़खड़ाहट |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | திடீர் தலைசுற்றல் · சமநிலை குலைவு · இரட்டை பார்வை · மூளை பக்கவாதம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹಠಾತ್ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ · ಸಮತೋಲನ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು · ಎರಡು ಕಾಣುವುದು · ಸ್ಟ್ರೋಕ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అకస్మాత్తుగా తలతిరగడం · సమతుల్యత కోల్పోవడం · రెండు కనిపించడం · స్ట్రోక్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হঠাৎ মাথা ঘোরা · ভারসাম্য হারানো · দ্বিগুণ দৃষ্টি · স্ট্রোক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अचानक चक्कर · समतोल गमावणे · दुहेरी दृष्टी · स्ट्रोक |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અચાનક ચક્કર · સંતુલન ગુમાવવું · બેવડી દ્રષ્ટિ · સ્ટ્રોક |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery?
sudden dizziness, loss of balance, difficulty walking, double vision, slurred speech, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call emergency services
Is Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call emergency services.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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