{"id":195,"date":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drbenke.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/vertigo\/"},"modified":"2022-06-02T22:51:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T22:51:12","slug":"vertigo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drbenke.com\/audiologist\/vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertigo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is Vertigo?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Vertigo is a form of dizziness characterized by the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning, despite the lack of any actual movement.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Are there different types of vertigo? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Peripheral vertigo is associated with problems in the inner ear and is often caused by inflammation related to a viral infection. 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When the condition persists, physical therapy can help.\"\n    }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo is a form of dizziness characterized by the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning, despite the lack of any actual movement. This sensation is caused by disturbances in the inner ear or the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Types of Vertigo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peripheral vertigo is associated with problems in the inner ear. The vestibular system sends signals to the brain about the position of the head in relation to movement, enabling us to keep our balance and maintain equilibrium. When these signals are disrupted, vertigo results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/drbenke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Balance-Vertigo-1536x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Worm's eye view of a tree swirled in a manner of experiencing vertigo or dizziness.\" class=\"wp-image-629\" title=\"Balance-Vertigo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drbenke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Balance-Vertigo-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/drbenke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Balance-Vertigo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/drbenke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Balance-Vertigo.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is often caused by inflammation related to a viral infection and is commonly associated with two conditions: labyrinthitis (inflammation of the inner ear\u2019s labyrinth and vestibular nerve) and vestibular neuronitis (inflammation of the vestibular nerve).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other causes of peripheral vertigo include <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drbenke.com\/audiologist\/bppv\/\">benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drbenke.com\/audiologist\/menieres-disease\/\">Meniere\u2019s disease<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/a>. BPPV occurs when dislodged pieces of calcium move from the central part of the inner ear to the semicircular canals. Meniere\u2019s disease involves excess pressure of the fluid in the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central vertigo occurs when there is a problem in the brain, usually affecting the brainstem or the cerebellum. These parts of the brain are responsible for interactions between the visual and balance systems; any disturbance can lead to vertigo. The most common cause of central vertigo is a migraine headache. Other less common conditions that can trigger central vertigo include stroke, tumors, acoustic neuroma, multiple sclerosis, alcohol and certain drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Symptoms Are Associated with Vertigo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically speaking, vertigo is a symptom itself, rather than a disease. It\u2019s characterized by the sensation that you or the environment is moving or spinning. This may be accompanied by additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hearing loss, tinnitus, difficulty focusing or moving the eyes, double vision and a feeling of fullness in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from vertigo, your doctor will give you a thorough physical examination and may order a CT scan or MRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Vertigo Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment varies depending on the type and severity of vertigo. Some forms disappear without treatment. The most common type, BPPV, responds well to <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007662.htm\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007662.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">head maneuvers<\/a>, while other types are successfully treated with medication. When the condition persists, physical therapy can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call Benke Ear Nose &#038; Throat Clinic at <a href=\"tel:+18176413750\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(817) 641-3750<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vertigo is a form of dizziness characterized by the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning, despite the lack of any actual movement. This sensation is caused by disturbances in the inner ear or the brain. What Are the Types of Vertigo? Peripheral vertigo is associated with problems in the inner ear&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":85,"menu_order":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=&quot;&lt;phone&gt;&quot;] | Vertigo may be caused by a medical condition. 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