Hi, I am Dr Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT
Causes VERTIGO are:-
Peripheral causes (more common):
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – most common, triggered by head movement
• Meniere’s disease – associated with hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness
• Vestibular neuritis – viral infection causing sudden vertigo without hearing loss
• Labyrinthitis – infection of the inner ear with vertigo + hearing loss
• Perilymph fistula – abnormal connection between middle and inner ear
• Cholesteatoma – if involving the labyrinth
• Ototoxic drugs – like aminoglycosides
Central causes:
• Stroke or TIA (especially vertebrobasilar insufficiency)
• Multiple sclerosis – demyelination affecting brainstem
• Brain tumors – especially cerebellopontine angle tumors like acoustic neuroma
• Migraine-associated vertigo
• Trauma – concussion or brain injury
• Degenerative diseases – like cerebellar ataxia
Other causes:
• Postural hypotension (sometimes confused with vertigo)
• Anemia or hypoglycemia (causing dizziness)
• Anxiety or panic disorders
Next Steps
The causes of vertigo can be effectively evaluated through a comprehensive history-taking and a detailed clinical examination.
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