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Overview
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by inner ear problems or neurological conditions.
Symptoms
Spinning sensation or dizziness Nausea or vomiting Loss of balance Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
Causes
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) Meniere’s disease Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis Neurological disorders (rare)
Diagnosis
Physical examination and balance tests Hearing and neurological evaluation Imaging if neurological cause suspected
Treatment
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises Medications for nausea or dizziness Treatment of underlying cause (e.g., infection or Meniere’s)