Question 1

what causes vertigo?

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Many possible reason: There are many possible reasons for the symptom of vertigo, which is defined as a spinning sensation (or the sensation of the world spinning around you).  Most but not all of these causes have to do with the inner ear.

Question 2

what causes central vertigo?

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Central vertigo: Central vertigo is typically the result of a problem in the brain, specifically the cerebellum (coordinates balance) or the brainstem.

Question 3

what causes positional vertigo?

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Crystals in your ear: This is usually caused by benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (bppv).  A doctor can diagnose this on a physical exam and rule out other diseases. Little "crystals" in your ear that get lose and irritate sensors in your balance organ in your ear. We all have those crystals.  A neurologist or ear-nose-throat doctor can re-position them with a harmless physical maneuver.

Question 4

what would cause severe vertigo?

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Severe vertigo: There are two types. Peripheral vertigo is more common and often by a small stone stuck in your semicirular canals of the inner ear. See an audiologist of ENT doctor.

Question 5

what are the most common causes of vertigo?

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Depends on age: Acute vertigo is usually due to a viral infection that affects the inner ear, causing unsteadiness sensation for days to weeks. Older persons may get "benign positional postural vertigo" which is chronic for years. Tumors, trauma, vascular problems can also cause this, but are much less common.

Question 6

can experiencing vertigo cause one to passout?

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Generally no: If you are experiencing vertigo (a feeling of spinning), this is often due to a problem in the inner ear.  If you are also passing out, this probably means that your symptoms are being caused by something outside the inner ear, or you may possibly be experiencing two separate problems, an inner ear problem and a problem arising from elsewhere.

Question 7

what are the causes of vertigo is it hereditary?

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Many and rarely: Vertigo can be from inner ear conditions, stroke, medications, heart disease, migraine, positional, neck problems, brain problems, anxiety, etc.  Highly unlikely to be hereditary.  Best to see ENT for diagnosis as some of these conditions are serious.

Question 8

might experiencing vertigo cause you to passout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, vertigo is usually a problem with your inner ear, your balance organ.  If the vertigo is bad enough you will likely pass out and lose consciousness.

Question 9

what is the actural cause of dizziness or vertigo ?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Vertigo is a sensation of you or your environment spinning. This implies dysfunction in the balance system, from brainstem to inner ear. Obviously many causes including toxins, drugs, infection, brain injury, stroke, tumor, irritating blood vessels, congenital anomalies & many, many more. Dizziness is a vague, ill-defined term which has therefor a much broader range of possible causes.

Question 10

why does getting a massage cause me to get vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Trigger points: The body has many trigger points.  There are areas that when stimulated can have an effect on distant structures.  Pain can be experienced in one area of the body and have, not a local cause, but it's origin in a distant site.

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