{"id":258,"date":"2021-11-08T18:19:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T23:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/vertigo\/"},"modified":"2022-09-22T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T15:59:39","slug":"vertigo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.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 (dizziness and balance) patients may experience lightheadedness, spinning sensation, unsteadiness and changes in hearing. <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/dizziness\/\">Dizziness<\/a> can be caused by many factors including but not limited to, allergies, illness such as a cold or flu, <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/menieres-disease\/\">Meniere\u2019s disease<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/bppv\/\">benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)<\/a>, vestibular neuritis, injury to ear or head, blood pressure changes, or medication side effects. Drs. Hengy and Mendians will do a full examination that may include ordering other tests including an audiogram, MRI,\u00a0Electronystagmography\u00a0(ENG) to determine the cause of the vertigo. Once the underlying cause of the vertigo is determined appropriate treatment can take place, which may include medication or physical therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Types of Vertigo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner-1280x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner-1280x433.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner-1536x519.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner-256x87.jpg 256w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-936488050-banner.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\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\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 benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere\u2019s disease. 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><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>Call Western Michigan ENT at <a href=\"tel:+12313989536\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(231) 398-9536<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vertigo (dizziness and balance) patients may experience lightheadedness, spinning sensation, unsteadiness and changes in hearing. Dizziness can be caused by many factors including but not limited to, allergies, illness such as a cold or flu, Meniere\u2019s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, injury to ear or head, blood pressure changes, or medication side&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":241,"menu_order":6,"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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