Vertigo

Vertigo is a subtype of dizziness; other forms include lightheadedness and imbalance, each suggesting different causes.

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) causes brief spinning with head movement. Positional maneuvers performed by a healthcare provider are often effective.

Yes; vestibular migraine involves vertigo episodes often accompanied by other migraine features. It requires specialist evaluation to distinguish from other causes.

Seek emergency care if vertigo occurs with sudden severe headache, slurred speech, weakness, double vision, or after head injury.

In some conditions like BPPV, specific head movements trigger or worsen vertigo. Avoiding triggers temporarily and seeking specialist assessment are advised.

Inner-ear conditions (BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere disease), vestibular migraine, or central neurological causes such as posterior circulation disorders.

Spinning sensation, nausea, imbalance, worsening with head position change, and sometimes hearing changes or ringing.

Through history of duration and triggers, positional testing, neurologic and vestibular examination, and audiology or imaging as indicated.

Depends on cause: repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, education, balance strategies, and referral to ENT or neuro-otology when indicated.

Peripheral vertigo arises from inner ear or vestibular nerve and is often position-related with hearing changes. Central vertigo arises from brain causes and may include slurred speech, double vision, or weakness.