Vertigo

Vertigo is a medical condition that causes a person to experience a false sense of motion or spinning, often accompanied by nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. This can be caused by a variety of different factors, including changes in the inner ear balance, changes in the central nervous system, or a disturbance or disruption of the vestibular nerve. It is important to note that vertigo is not a condition itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem. The most common cause of vertigo is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), which is usually due to small crystals in the inner ear becoming dislodged, causing the vestibular nerve to become irritated. This irritation causes the brain to misinterpret signals from the inner ear, resulting in a feeling of spinning or motion. Other causes of vertigo include Meniere’s disease, a condition which causes the pressure in the inner ear to become imbalanced; vestibular neuritis, which is an inflammation of the vestibular nerve; and labyrinthitis, which is an infection of the inner ear. Vertigo can be treated with medications to reduce the symptoms and help stabilize the inner ear balance. In some cases, physical therapy may be recommended to help the patient regain balance and control of their body movements. In more serious cases, surgery may be necessary to correct any underlying issues.