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Vertigo: Introduction

Vertigo is the sensation that the room is moving or spinning, or that the person is moving or spinning within the environment. The term "dizziness" is often used for milder feelings of lightheadedness, but this word needs to be distinguished from symptoms such as balance difficulty, fainting, or general weakness. True dizziness is a lightheadedness or a sensation that you are about to faint. True vertigo requires the sensation of movement. Any dizziness or vertigo symptom needs prompt professional medical advice.

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Causes of Vertigo:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Vertigo. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 148 causes of Vertigo

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Causes of Types of Vertigo:

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Vertigo: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Vertigo, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Vertigo

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Diagnostic Guides for Vertigo

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Vertigo from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Vertigo. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Vertigo

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Stories from Users for Vertigo

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Causes of Vertigo listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Vertigo as a symptom include:

See full list of 148 causes of Vertigo
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Vertigo:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Vertigo as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 43 medications causing Vertigo

Drug interactions causing Vertigo:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Vertigo as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Bupropion and Amantadine interaction
  • Fusidic Acid and Ritonavir, Saquinavir interaction
  • Disulfiram and Alcohol interaction
  • Antabuse and Alcohol interaction
  • more interactions...»

See full list of 4 drug interactions causing Vertigo

Definitions of Vertigo:

Vertigo: Although this word is correctly stressed on the second syllable, in U.S. usage it is often stressed on the first syllable. (1) A sensation of spinning or whirling motion. Vertigo implies a definite sensation of rotation of the subject (subjective vertigo) or of objects about the subject (objective vertigo) in any plane. (2) Imprecisely used as a general term to describe dizziness. [L. vertigo (vertigin-), dizziness, fr. verto, to turn]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Vertigo is a feeling of movement, a sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient (objective vertigo) or as if he himself were revolving in space (subjective vertigo). Vertigo is medically distinct from dizziness, lightheadedness, and unsteadiness.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

A reeling sensation; feeling about to fall
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Illusory sense that either the environment or one's own body is revolving; may result from disease of the inner ear or disturbances of the vestibular centers or pathways.
- (Source - CRISP)

Organs affected by Vertigo:

The list of organs typically affected by Vertigo may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Vertigo

The list below shows some of the causes of Vertigo mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 148 causes of Vertigo

How Common are these Causes of Vertigo?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Vertigo. Of the 148 causes of Vertigo that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 4 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 3 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 142 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 148 causes of Vertigo

Conditions listing symptoms: Vertigo:

The following list of conditions have 'Vertigo' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Acute Pesticide poisoning - xylene ... vertigo
  • Aerotitis syndrome ... vertigo
  • Aging brain syndrome ... vertigo
  • Arachnoid Cysts ... vertigo
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation (Type 1) ... vertigo
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation type 3 ... vertigo
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation type 4 ... vertigo
  • Ataxia, episodic - vertigo - tinnitus - myokymia ... vertigo

    B

  • Balance disorders ... vertigo
  • BANF acoustic neurinoma ... vertigo
  • Barre-Lieou syndrome ... vertigo
  • Bartschi-Rochaix syndrome ... vertigo
  • Basilar artery insufficiency syndrome ... vertigo
  • Basilar artery migraine ... vertigo
  • Basilar Migraine ... vertigo
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... vertigo
  • Bonnier's syndrome ... vertigo
  • Breynia officinalis poisoning ... vertigo
  • Brun's syndrome ... vertigo
  • Bárány syndrome ... vertigo

    C

  • Catamenial seizure ... vertigo
  • Cerebellar hypoplasia ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - 2,4-Dinitrotoluene ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Bromide ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Chloralose ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Chlorinated naphthalene ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Chloromethane ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Ethylbenzene ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Gasoline ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Kratom ... vertigo
  • Chemical poisoning - Phosphine ... vertigo
  • Chronic Pesticide poisoning - xylene ... vertigo
  • Corn Lily poisoning ... vertigo
  • Cycad nut poisoning ... vertigo

    D

  • Darvocet overdose ... vertigo

    E

  • Eagle's syndrome ... vertigo
  • Episodic ataxia, type 2 ... vertigo
  • Episodic ataxia, type 3 ... vertigo
  • Episodic ataxia, type 4 ... vertigo
  • Episodic ataxia, type 5 ... vertigo
  • Episodic ataxia, type 7 ... vertigo

    F

  • Fabry's Disease ... vertigo
  • Focal seizure ... vertigo

    G

  • Gerlier disease ... vertigo
  • Glénard syndrome ... vertigo

    H

  • Herbal Agent adverse reaction - Sassafras Oil ... vertigo
  • Herbal Agent overdose - Peppermint Oil ... vertigo
  • Herbal Agent overdose - Wormwood ... vertigo
  • Herpes zoster oticus ... vertigo
  • Hoigné syndrome ... vertigo
  • Homen syndrome ... vertigo
  • Hyperostosis frontalis interna ... vertigo
  • Hypomagnesemia primary ... vertigo

    I

  • Intracranial arachnoid cysts ... vertigo

    K

  • Kanzaki disease ... vertigo

    L

  • Labrynthitis ... vertigo

    M

  • Marine turtle poisoning ... vertigo
  • Marine turtle poisoning - Green Sea Turtle ... vertigo
  • Marine turtle poisoning - Hawksbill Turtle ... vertigo
  • Marine turtle poisoning - Leatherback Turtle ... vertigo
  • Marine turtle poisoning - Loggerhead Turtle ... vertigo
  • Marine turtle poisoning - Soft-shelled Turtle ... vertigo
  • Méničre's disease ... vertigo on waking up

    N

  • Neurosyphilis - general paresis ... vertigo
  • Neurosyphilis - meningovascular ... vertigo
  • Neurosyphilis - tabes dorsalis ... vertigo

    O

  • Osler-Vaquez disease ... vertigo

    P

  • Partial seizure ... vertigo
  • Perilymph fistula ... vertigo
  • Perilymphatic fistula ... vertigo
  • Pfiesteria piscicida poisoning ... vertigo
  • Pfiesteria poisoning ... vertigo
  • Pfiesteria shumwayae poisoning ... vertigo
  • Polycythemia rubra ... vertigo

    R

  • Ramsay Hunt I syndrome ... vertigo
  • Rimbaud-Passouant-Vallat syndrome ... vertigo

    S

  • Secondarily generalized seizure ... vertigo
  • Seizures - intellectual deficit due to hydroxylysinuria ... vertigo
  • Simple partial seizure ... vertigo
  • Superior vena cava syndrome ... vertigo
  • Syringobulbia ... vertigo
  • Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome ... vertigo

    T

  • Takayasu arteritis ... vertigo
  • Toxic mushrooms - Monomethylhydrazine ... vertigo

    V

  • Vaquez disease ... vertigo
  • Vertebral Artery Dissection ... vertigo
  • Vertigo ... vertigo
  • Vertigo, benign paroxysmal, in childhood ... vertigo
  • Vestibular neuronitis ... vertigo
  • Vestibular seizure ... vertigo
  • Vestibulocochlear dysfunction progressive familial ... Vertigo
  • Vestibulocochlear Nerve Diseases ... vertigo
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome ... vertigo

    W

  • Wallenberg's Syndrome ... vertigo
  • Westphal-Leyden ataxia ... vertigo
  • Whiplash Injuries ... vertigo

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  • Causes of Vertigo Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Vertigo based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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