Vertigo (Dizziness)
- The word vertigo comes from Latin and means “to rotate.” Vertigo is not a disease but a symptom that arises from various medical conditions and is experienced as a sensation of spinning — either of oneself or the surroundings. Dizziness and balance disturbances account for 2.4% of all hospital visits, and approximately 26% of patients who seek emergency care report dizziness. Most of the patients who complain about balance issues are middle-aged or elderly.
- In terms of etiology, peripheral vestibular disorders are the most common causes of vertigo, including:
- • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- • Ménière’s disease
- • Vestibular neuritis
- • Labyrinthitis
- • Otosclerosis
- • Perilymphatic fistula
- • Vestibular migraine
- • Trauma
- Other causes of vertigo include:
- • Syncope
- • Psychogenic dizziness
- • Side effects of medications
- • Hypoperfusion (shock, dehydration)
- • Cardiovascular diseases
- • Other systemic illnesses
- There are also metabolic conditions that can cause dizziness, such as:
- • Anemia
- • Hypothyroidism
- • Hyperthyroidism
- • Electrolyte imbalances
- If you experience such symptoms, it is essential to consult a doctor. Our otoneurology specialist and ENT surgeon, Op. Dr. Nigar Muradova, is always at your service!
- Studies show that the most common causes of vertigo are inner ear disorders.
16 January 2021
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