Vertigo

Common Condition

Sensation of spinning or dizziness, often from inner ear or brain conditions. Causes range from benign to serious.

Related specialists:Neurologist Otolaryngologist

Symptoms

Sensation that you or surroundings are spinning

Loss of balance

Nausea and vomiting

Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)

Specialists Who Commonly Treat Vertigo

Based on related specialties

Dr. Ma. Daisy Pedroso-Tabuena

Neurologist

Iloilo City

5.0

Dr. Joshua Emmanuel Abejero - UC Med

Neurologist

Headache

Sweating

Ringing in ears

Hearing loss

Worse with head movement

Episodes lasting minutes to hours

Causes

1

BPPV (benign positional vertigo)

2

Meniere's disease

3

Vestibular neuritis

4

Labyrinthitis

5

Acoustic neuroma

6

Migraine-associated vertigo

7

Stroke or TIA

8

Head injury

9

Medications

10

Multiple sclerosis

Treatments

Epley maneuver (for BPPV)

Vestibular rehabilitation

Medications for nausea

Meclizine

Benzodiazepines (short-term)

Diuretics (Meniere's)

Diet modification

Surgery (rare)

Treating underlying cause

Balance exercises

When to See a Doctor

See a doctor for recurrent vertigo or dizziness. Seek emergency care if vertigo is accompanied by severe headache, double vision, difficulty speaking, weakness, or loss of consciousness.

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About Vertigo

Vertigo: More Than Just Dizziness

Vertigo has many causes, from the very common BPPV (treated with simple maneuvers) to more serious conditions. Proper diagnosis is important for effective treatment.

"Ang pagkahilo ay may sanhi—alamin at gamutin."

Mandaue City

5.0

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Dr. Joshua Emmanuel Abejero - City of Naga

Neurologist

City of Naga

5.0

Frederick Mars B. Untalan, MD MBAH FPSOHNS

Otolaryngologist

Baguio

5.0

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