Vertigo is that uncomfortable sensation where you feel as if you, or the space around you, is spinning uncontrollably. That dizziness often leaves sufferers feeling nauseous, having a headache, or sweating. Vertigo is the result of an inner ear problem, though not every case of vertigo is caused by the same issue.
Cases of vertigo are generally categorized as a few different causes:
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) - When putting your head in a certain position, vertigo symptons can occur. Often times symptoms appear suddenly when lying down, looking up, or turning over to the affected side while in bed. Lasting up to a minute, BPPV episodes likely will occur often. While episodes of BPPV can last for days, even months, treatment can quickly diminish the condition once correctly diagnosed.
Meniere’s Disease - A buildup of inner-ear fluid that can cause a rupture of the inner-ear membranes. The severe episode of vertify can last hours, many being quite severe. Signs show usually has a combination of vertigo symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, loud ringing in the ear, a sense of pressure/fullness to the ear, among others.
In other cases, vertigo may occur due to a head/neck injury, stroke, or migraine.