Question 1

what are the symptoms of vertigo?

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Spinning: Vertigo is a symptom, it is a sensation of movement when you are not actually moving.  Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (bppv) is a disease where you get short episodes of a spinning sensation with movement, usually about 20 to 30 seconds, especially with getting into bed or rolling over in bed, or looking up.  It is best treated with an epley maneuver, by an ENT or physical therapist

Question 2

what should i take for vertigo symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dramamine: is an over the counter medicine which treats motion sickness or vertigo type symptoms. Hope this helps!

Question 3

what can be done about vertigo symptoms?

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Check your bite: If all else has been ruled out,  a bad bite or a TMJ problem, can contribute to vertigo.  Balance the bite, balance the craniomandibular system, see if you improve.

Question 4

what are some common symptoms of vertigo?

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Vertigo: Sensation of spinning while stationary, associated with nausea or vomiting, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, blurred vision.

Question 5

do symptoms like vertigo go away quickly?

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Depends on cause: Vertigo due to a passing viral infection should pass quickly.  Vertigo due to an acoustic neuroma (a non-cancerous tumor) can be chronic (always present).  There are many causes of vertigo, and the answer depends on the underlying reason for it.

Question 6

what are main symptoms and causes of vertigo?

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Vertigo: Sensation of severe spinning, self or surrounding, swaying or rocking sensation, usually associated with nausea and may be vomiting. Causes include inner ear infection, meniere's disease, positional vertigo, autoimmune disease of inner ear and others. See an ENT doctor!

Question 7

is vertigo a symptom of something more serious?

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It can be: Vertigo is either peripheral due to problems in the ear or central due to problems in the back part of the brain or brainstem.  Infections or pressure in the ear can cause attacks of vertigo.  Tumors of the nerve to the ear may cause vertigo.  Disorders of the brain are more complex.  Dysfunction of brain may occur due to blood pressure problems, vascular disease, tumors, medications, etc.

Question 8

what test can be done to see what's causing vertigo symptoms?

Accepted Answer

An ENG: And eng is a test which we use to evaluate the inner ear and the rest of the balance system. The eyes are hardwired into your balance system and by stimulating your balance system by putting you into different positions and monitoring eye motion we can determine a lot about what's going on with your balance system. Most ear nose and throat doctors have this test available in their offices.

Question 9

some advice. is vertigo symptoms ever normal as you get older?

Accepted Answer

No: It is more common as people age... 
However, it is certainly not "normal".
If you have spontaneous spinning sensations, please see your doctor.
Ent and neurologists and especially neurotologists are the people who specialize in this disorder.

Question 10

usually how long can vertigo last, and what are the common symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The duration of vertigo depends on the cause. Vertigo means spinning classically but could be just a sense of imblance. Can also occur with ear fullness, ringing in the ear or hearing loss.

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