Vertigo: When the Room Starts Spinning

Vertigo is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases the cause lies in the balance organ of the inner ear.

BPPV — the most common cause

Tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear move out of place and send false signals to the brain when you turn your head. A simple repositioning manoeuvre in the clinic often gives relief in a single visit.

Other causes

• Vestibular neuritis (often after a viral infection)
• Ménière’s disease
• Migraine-associated vertigo