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What You Need to Know

Vertigo

Vertigo is actually a symptom - a sensation that you or the room is spinning. Vertigo is an illusion of motion and is a problem seen increasingly in people as they age. It is usually temporary and a sign of some other problem or condition. Vertigo is a type of dizziness. There are several different types of vertigo that are considered conditions: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, central vertigo, migrainous vertigo, peripheral vertigo and physiologic vertigo. Vertigo is one of the most common complaints for which people seek medical advice. See the Vertigo Learning Center Causes section for many possible causes you may want to discuss with your health care provider.

Sorting out the differential diagnosis for vertigo may be simple or may be complex, depending on how long you have had vertigo and any other accompanying symptoms. Your doctor will likely do a series of tests if you report symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. Check out the Vertigo Learning Center's Tests section to help you understand what the tests are and what the results might mean. Treatment of vertigo is usually aimed at controlling the symptoms and treating any underlying cause of vertigo. Consult the Vertigo Learning Center's Drug section for comprehensive information about medications and side effects. Your primary care provider may refer you to a specialist. Find out what medical specialists are experts at diagnosing and treating vertigo at the Vertigo Learning Center's Doctor Specialties section. Consult your doctor and about possible Alternative Therapies.

Complications of vertigo can be serious safety concerns. Refer to the Vertigo Learning Center's Articles section for more in depth information about possible complications of dizziness and vertigo. Take the Balance Disorders Quiz in the Vertigo Learning Center's Tools section to test your knowledge about vertigo and dizziness.

Basic Info

Symptoms
The primary symptom is a sensation that you or the room is moving or spinning. With central vertigo, there are usuall...
Causes
Peripheral vertigo occurs if there is a problem with the part of the inner ear that controls balance(vestibular labyr...
Tests
Eye movement problems, involuntary eye movements( nystagmus) Lack of coordination and balance, difficulty walking Hea...
Treatments
Medications to treat peripheral vertigo may include:.Anticholinergics(such as scopolamine) Antihistamines(such as mec...
Complications
The primary symptom is a sensation that you or the room is moving or spinning. With central vertigo, there are usuall...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if vertigo is persistent or troublesome.

Basic Info

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