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Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning that is often described as dizziness. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness. People with vertigo feel as though they are actually spinning or moving, or that the world ... |
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Symptoms
The primary symptom is a sensation that you or the room is moving or spinning. With central vertigo, there are usuall...
Causes
There are two types of vertigo: Peripheral vertigo occurs if there is a problem with the part of the inner ear that c...
Tests
A physical exam may reveal: Eye movement problems, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus; Lack of coordination and bal...
Treatments
Medications to treat peripheral vertigo may include: Anticholinergics (such as scopolamine; Antihistamines (such as m...
Complications
Persistent, unrelieved vertigo can interfere with driving, work, and lifestyle. It can also cause falls, which can le...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if vertigo is persistent or troublesome.
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