Question 1

what can be a genetic cause for vertigo?

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Predisposition only: Semantics: vertigo is a symptom. There are genetic predisposition for vertigo but  no "genetic vertigo".  It is like saying you cannot be born with "genetic pain".  Diseases such as meniere's disease seems to run in families.  There are familial vertigo syndromes, genetic deafness and neurological syndromes that have genetic underpinnings.  Neurofibromatosis 2 can cause vertigo via brain tumors.

Question 2

what can cause vertigo?

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Long list: There is a long list of causes of vertigo. 
It could be due to a virus, medication, or other complex processes. Hard to answer your question in detail without a good history and physical. Set up an appointment with your pcp for workup of the cause and management of symptoms.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

might experiencing vertigo cause you to passout?

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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 7

what is the actural cause of dizziness or vertigo ?

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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 8

i have been having vertigo everyday for 3 months. what causes it?

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Need diagnosis: It is unusual to have true spinning (vertigo) for 3 months.  There is either an inner ear problem or a neurological problem.  You need to see either an ENT doctor or a neurologist.  If you have a hearing loss in one ear and ringing in one ear, consult an ENT doctor.  Otherwise, if you have other symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness, see a neurologist.

Question 9

can constipastion cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: The body is an amazing miracle. I suppose if you were extremely constipated, it's possible that you're 'bearing down' so hard that you're actually decreasing some of the blood flow to your brain, kinda like if you held your breath for a long period. This could lead to dizziness. True vertigo would be a very unlikely possibility. See your doctor or try an otc laxative.

Question 10

can fuch's dystrophy cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

No: Fuchs dystrophy of the cornea can cause blurred vision. Light sensitivity or in some cases eye pain. It does not cause dizziness , spinning sensation, or vertigo.

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