Vertigo is a type of
Although dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. While all vertigo is dizziness, not all dizziness is vertigo.
True vertigo, from the Latin "vertere," to turn, is a distinct, often severe form of dizziness that is a movement hallucination.
There are four major types of...
Full Question:I am recovering from my fourth bout of vertigo, the first three years ago, and the last three within the last 12 months. (I... Read more »
Full Question: I have been having off and on severe headaches for about two years now. They seem to be brought on by either stress or dry... Read more »
Detective Ferguson climbs tentatively to the top of the step-ladder. Nervous and perspiring, he is completely overwhelmed when he reaches... Read more »
Full Question:My wife suffers from Migraines. She is 19, nonsmoker and nondrinker. Recently (for a little over a week now) she has started... Read more »
Full Question: I get frequent migraines (with and without aura). I also get severe vertigo. I never get them at the same time. Is the... Read more »
Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or whirling. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness or dizziness. People with vertigo feel as though they... Read more »
My name is Stacy, and I am 24 years old. I live in Atlanta, GA, although I have moved all over the U.S. and have lived in more than 30 cities (my... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Vertigo is the illusion that either your body or your environment is moving (usually "spinning"). Vertigo can be a symptom of many... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Migraine - common; Headache - migraine without aura Symptoms Common symptoms include: Throbbing, pulsating headache Usually... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PrognosisFor many people, migraines eventually go into remission and sometimes disappear completely, particularly as they age. Estrogen decline after... Read more »