Vertigo is a sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving when there is no actual movement.

It's a symptom rather than a condition itself and is often related to problems in the inner ear or brain.

Vertigo could come either once in a lifetime or it could be recurrent (returning).

• Tiny crystals (made of calcium) in inner ear become displaced (BPPV)

• Inner ear infections or inflammation

• Fluid build up in inner ear, also known as Meniere's disease

• Migraine associated vertigo

• Less commonly, strokes, tumors, head injuries

• Spinning/titling feeling

• Nausea/vomiting

• Loss of balance/unsteadiness

• Abnormal sweating

• Less commonly, hearing loss or ringing in ear

Need to consult ENT, that he will do a comprehensive examination including specific balance test to define source of vertigo and arrange the suitable treatment plan

• Treatment relies on good diagnose done by ENT consultation

• May be series of movements and activities which help inner ear and brain work together to treat BPPV, guiding crystals back to rightful place( Epley maneuver).

• Medications to relieve dizziness, nausea, and inflammation such as antihistamines

• Surgery as a last option.

• If you have frequent episodes of vertigo, a consult is needed to determine if there is an underlying health condition

• If it gets to a point where vertigo is affecting quality of life and prevents ability to perform certain tasks.