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A condition that causes a spinning sensation, causing dizziness.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Spinning sensation

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Symptoms

Spinning sensation
Vomiting
Nausea
Balance problems
Dizziness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Vertigo
Benzodiazepine
Oral antihistamine

Tests

Hearing test
Tilt table test
Dix hallpike maneuver

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