How to Diagnose Vertigo

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:11
Vertigo is a type of dizziness in which you may feel as though you are spinning or the environment around you is spinning. It is commonly caused by a peripheral vestibular system disorder and occurs in all age groups, though it can be more...
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Vertigo is a type of dizziness in which you may feel as though you are spinning or the environment around you is spinning. It is commonly caused by a peripheral vestibular system disorder and occurs in all age groups, though it can be more prevalent in women. Sometimes, it may be what's known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which basically means you sometimes get dizzy when you change positions.[1] However, it can also indicate other conditions, so it is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing vertigo.

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Checking for Symptoms

  1. Step 1 Notice dizziness and feelings of imbalance.
    Primary symptoms of vertigo include dizziness and a sense of imbalance. If you feel as though you are spinning or your environment is spinning, this suggests vertigo. Feeling as though you are going to fall over or being unable to balance yourself also suggest vertigo.[2]
    • These symptoms could be caused by inflammation of the vestibular cranial nerve, so it’s important to visit your doctor and get a definitive diagnosis.
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Visiting the Doctor

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Looking for Underlying Causes

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