{"id":9831,"date":"2025-03-31T19:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9831"},"modified":"2025-03-31T19:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:46:37","slug":"vertigo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertigo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9833 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2195339653-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Vertigo is a sensation that makes the environment around you spin in circles. It can make you feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo is a symptom of several health conditions rather than a disease itself, however, it can occur along with other symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Other symptoms that might be experienced when you have vertigo include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Balance issues<\/li>\n<li>Hearing loss in one or both ears<\/li>\n<li>Tinnitus<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Motion sickness<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of fullness in your ear<\/li>\n<li>Nystagmus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are two main types of vertigo: peripheral and central. Peripheral vertigo is the most common type. It occurs when there is an issue with the inner ear or vestibular nerve.<\/p>\n<p>Subtypes of peripheral vertigo include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)<\/li>\n<li>Labyrinthitis<\/li>\n<li>Vestibular neuritis<\/li>\n<li>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Central vertigo is less common. It occurs when a condition affects the brain, such as an infection, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. People with central vertigo usually have more severe symptoms like severe instability or difficulty walking.<\/p>\n<p>The causes of vertigo vary from person to person. Causes can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Migraine headaches<\/li>\n<li>Certain medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and cardiovascular drugs<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Arrhythmia<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Head injuries<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged bed rest<\/li>\n<li>Shingles in or near your ear<\/li>\n<li>Ear surgery<\/li>\n<li>Perilymphatic fistula<\/li>\n<li>Hyperventilation<\/li>\n<li>Low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Ataxia<\/li>\n<li>Syphilis<\/li>\n<li>Otosclerosis<\/li>\n<li>Brain diseases<\/li>\n<li>Multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/li>\n<li>Acoustic neuroma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Vertigo can cause falls resulting in bone fractures or other injuries. It can also interfere with your quality of life and hinder your ability to drive or go to work.<\/p>\n<p>To diagnose vertigo, a healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms. They may also recommend one or more tests to confirm your diagnosis. Healthcare providers can also perform tests to diagnose vertigo, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fukuda-Unterberger test<\/li>\n<li>Romberg\u2019s test<\/li>\n<li>Head impulse test<\/li>\n<li>Vestibular test battery<\/li>\n<li>Imaging tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Treatments for vertigo depend on the underlying cause. Healthcare providers use a variety of treatments, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repositioning maneuvers<\/li>\n<li>Vertigo medication<\/li>\n<li>Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (vertigo exercises)<\/li>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing vertigo symptoms, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/clinical-services\/ambulatory-care\/\">Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u00a0Ambulatory Care Center<\/a>. To schedule an appointment, please call (718) 670-5486.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vertigo is a sensation that makes the environment around you spin in circles. It can make you feel dizzy and off-balance. 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