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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Vertigo Causes

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Vertigo and Migraine

By Dr. Seth Haplea Health Expert
Vertigo (dizziness) is a frequent symptom that accompanies migraine headache. Vertigo can occur during the aura phase, headache phase, or vertigo and headache can occur as separate isolated episodes. Rarely vertigo can be the only manifestation of a migraine attack (migraine-equivalent or aura without migraine headache). If an individual has chronic recurrent attacks of unexplained vertigo, the diagnosis of migraine should be considered.

The duration of the vertigo with each attack can vary.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Benign positional vertigo
Benign positional vertigo causes sudden sensations of spinning, typically provoked by head movement. See also: Vertigo Alternative Names Vertigo - positional ... Read more »
Vertigo-associated disorders
Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning that leads to dizziness and discomfort. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness. People with vertigo feel as though they... Read more »
Balance Problems
...spinning, is also a common symptom. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older... Read more »
Causes and Prevention
...labyrinth becomes infected or swollen, often through an ear infection such as otitis media, it can cause dizziness and loss of balance. This condition is called labyrinthitis.Upper respiratory... Read more »
Vertigo-associated disorders
Medications to treat peripheral vertigo may include: Antihistamines (such as meclizine) Anticholinergics Benzodiazepines Promethazine (to treat nausea and... Read more »

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