{"id":6172,"date":"2018-12-03T10:55:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T10:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&#038;p=6172"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:32:26","slug":"what-is-vertigo-dizziness","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/what-is-vertigo-dizziness\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Vertigo (Dizziness)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"><strong>What Is Vertigo (Dizziness)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"227\"><strong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"44\">Vertigo<\/strong> is the medical term for a specific type of dizziness in which a person feels as if they or the objects around them are moving or spinning \u2014 even though there is no actual movement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"444\">It is important to understand that <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"299\">vertigo is not a disease itself<\/strong>, but a <strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\">symptom<\/strong> (a clinical finding) that can be caused by many different underlying conditions. It is essentially an <em data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"443\">illusion of movement<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"477\"><strong>Why Does Vertigo Occur?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"521\"><strong>Vertigo usually occurs due to problems in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"559\">The <strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"542\">inner ear<\/strong> (balance system)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"580\">The <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"580\">brain stem<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"635\">The <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"601\">cerebellum<\/strong> (the balance center of the brain)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"664\"><strong>Common Inner <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/what-is-the-eardrum\/\">Ear Causes<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"721\">Upper respiratory infections affecting the inner ear<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"769\">Disturbance of inner ear crystal physiology<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"813\">Increase in inner ear fluid (endolymph)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"866\">Middle ear infections spreading to the inner ear<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"887\">Inner ear tumors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"914\"><strong>Other Possible Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"927\">Migraine<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"940\">Epilepsy<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"955\">Meningitis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"972\">Brain tumors<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"990\">Head injuries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1018\">Psychological disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1063\"><strong>Common Conditions That Cause Vertigo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1085\"><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Labyrinthitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1210\">Inside the inner ear is a structure called the <strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1147\">labyrinth<\/strong>, which contains the nerve responsible for hearing and balance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1229\">Labyrinthitis<\/strong> is inflammation of this structure, usually caused by infection.<br data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\" \/>When inflamed, the balance and hearing signals sent to the brain become disrupted.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong>Symptoms may include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1417\">Vertigo<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1434\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyistanbulmedical.com\/what-is-a-hearing-test-audiometry-and-an-audiogram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hearing loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1447\">Headache<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1482\">Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Vestibular Neuritis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1540\">Vestibular neuritis<\/strong> is inflammation of the vestibular nerve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1647\">It is similar to labyrinthitis, but <strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1646\">hearing is not affected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1662\"><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1681\">Severe vertigo<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1700\">Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1711\">Nausea<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1731\">Loss of balance<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1752\">Falling tendency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1779\"><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Cholesteatoma<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1798\">Cholesteatoma<\/strong> is a non-cancerous growth that usually develops in the middle ear due to repeated infections.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1941\"><strong>As it grows, it may damage ear bones and cause:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1953\">Vertigo<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1970\">Hearing loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2021\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Meniere&#8217;s Disease<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2119\">This condition occurs due to fluid buildup in the inner ear and causes repeated vertigo attacks.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2145\"><strong>Additional symptoms:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2162\">Hearing loss<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2175\">Tinnitus<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2192\">Ear fullness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2306\">It is most common in people aged 40\u201360.<br data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\" \/>The exact cause is not fully understood, but possible factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2331\">Autoimmune reactions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2358\">Blood vessel narrowing<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2373\">Infections<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2400\">Genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2458\"><strong>5\ufe0f\u20e3 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo<\/span><\/span> (BPPV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2509\">BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2689\">In the inner ear, tiny calcium crystals (otoliths) help detect movement.<br data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2586\" \/>In BPPV, these crystals become dislodged and move into the semicircular canals where they shouldn\u2019t be.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2703\"><strong>This causes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2758\">Brief vertigo attacks (usually less than 1 minute)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2790\">Triggered by head movements<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2801\">Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2849\"><strong>Other Conditions That May Cause Vertigo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2863\">Migraine<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2879\">Head trauma<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2895\">Ear surgery<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2921\">Perilymphatic fistula<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2934\">Shingles<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2951\">Otosclerosis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2964\">Syphilis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2975\">Ataxia<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2986\">Stroke<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3024\">Cerebellum or brain stem diseases<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3045\">Acoustic neuroma<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3087\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Multiple Sclerosis<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3112\"><strong>Types of Vertigo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3135\"><strong>Peripheral Vertigo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3173\">Accounts for about <strong data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3173\">80% of cases<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3204\">Caused by inner ear problems<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3246\">Usually more intense spinning sensation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3290\">Often associated with nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3310\"><strong>Central Vertigo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3348\">Accounts for about <strong data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3348\">20% of cases<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3401\">Caused by problems in the brain stem or cerebellum<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3446\">Symptoms may be milder but more persistent<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3488\">Often accompanied by neurological signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3522\"><strong>How Is Vertigo Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3599\">Doctors begin with a <strong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3573\">detailed medical history<\/strong> and physical examination.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3630\"><strong>Common Examination Tests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3672\">Nystagmus (eye movement) examination<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3694\">Head impulse test<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3747\"><strong data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3713\">Romberg Test<\/strong> (balance test with eyes closed)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3775\">Fukuda-Unterberger Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3807\"><strong>Advanced Diagnostic Tests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3839\">VNG (Video Nystagmography)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3857\">Posturography<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3905\">VEMP (Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3958\">Hearing tests (audiometry, electrocochleography)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3995\">MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4007\">CT scan<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4024\">Vision tests<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4040\">Blood tests<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4058\">Allergy tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4095\"><strong>Is There a Cure for Vertigo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4143\">Treatment depends on the <strong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4142\">underlying cause<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4180\"><strong>Possible treatment methods include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4247\">Eliminating triggers (stress, alcohol, caffeine, salt, smoking)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4286\">Avoiding triggering head positions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4302\">Medications<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4342\">Vestibular rehabilitation exercises<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4384\">Surgical 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