Information available here is to understand different conditions that causes vertigo.
A Vestibular Assessment by professional is required for diagnosis of the conditions that causes Vertigo.
A common cause of vertigo is BPPV, Vertigo is the feeling that you are spinning or the world is spinning around you. Dizziness is generally thought to be due to debris which has collected within a part of the inner ear ( one of the semicircular canal ) . In most cases the Spinning is lasting few sec to minute and spinning in one or two positions. As the name suggest Benign means short( brief ) ,Peroxysmal (sudden ,temporary ) , Positional Vertigo
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH) is a term used when the balance system in your inner ear, the peripheral vestibular system, is not working properly. There is a vestibular system in each inner ear, so unilateral means that only one system is impaired, while the other is working normally.
The most common symptoms include:
Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction is a term Used when both side of the inner ear the balance system is not working properly. In most cases the symptoms are off balance , rocking sensation , difficulty in walking steady , difficulty in darkness, more balance problem. In some cases vertigo may be present
Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere’s disease affects only one ear.in most cases episodes of vertigo occur without warning and usually last 20 minutes to several hours, but not more than 24 hours. Severe vertigo can cause nausea.
Vertigo is the most debilitating symptom and is a severe spinning sensation that can cause:
Other symptoms may include:
Migraine headaches are a common neurological condition. With a vestibular migraine, the person may experience a combination of vestibular attacks, visual aura, sensitivity to visual stimulation and motion at different times, and they can occur with or without an actual headache. In Most cases symptoms free days present like one day the symptoms are bad and next day without any treatment feel like normal. Life style modifications may help in controlling the triggers to reduce the episode.
Central vertigo is a clinical condition in which an individual experiences hallucinations of motion of their surroundings, or a sensation of spinning, while remaining still, as a result of dysfunction of the vestibular structures in the central nervous system (CNS).
Although it’s uncommon for dizziness to signal a serious illness, see your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness or vertigo along with any of the following:
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