Dr. Joachim Badway Vertigo

Definition of Vertigo

Vertigo is a feeling of spinning or whirling when you are not moving. It can also be an exaggerated feeling of motion without moving your body. It is the most common form of dizziness, but is different from light-headedness (the feeling of nearly passing out)

. Causes:

Vertigo is usually caused by problems in the nerves and structures of the inner ear, called the vestibular system. This system senses the position of your head and body in space as they move.

Vertigo can occur with the following conditions:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Tiny particles naturally present in the canals of the inner ear, dislodge, and move abnormally when the head is tilted, pushing ear fluid against hair-like sensors in the ear. BPPV may result
From
Head injury, Infections, Disorders of the inner ear, Age-related breakdown of the vestibular system,
Labyrinthitis (vestibular neuritis)—inflammation of the inner ear, often follows an upper respiratory infection.