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Vertigo

Vertigo | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When someone describes symptoms of vertigo, the healthcare provider will want to know:

  • when the symptoms started
  • how long the vertigo lasts
  • what makes the symptoms better or worse, such as lying flat or standing up
  • whether the symptoms came on gradually or suddenly
  • whether the vertigo is constant or only occurs for a few minutes at a time
  • what medications the person takes
  • if the person has other medical problems
  • Other symptoms that may be important include:

  • difficulty walking, known as ataxia
  • fainting
  • headache
  • hearing loss
  • ringing in the ear, known as tinnitus
  • visual impairments, such as blurred vision
  • speech impairment, including slurred speech or difficulty finding the right word
  • vomiting
  • weakness in one part of the body

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    Vertigo: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/06/01









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