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BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): The most common cause of vertigo, it occurs when small crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and affect balance.
Meniere's Disease: A disorder of the inner ear causing severe dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear.
Concussion: A mild traumatic brain injury that can disrupt vestibular function, causing dizziness, vertigo, and balance disturbances.
Migraine: Vestibular migraines are migraines that include vertigo, dizziness, or balance problems without necessarily causing a headache.
Vestibular Neuritis: An inflammation of the vestibular nerve (which connects the inner ear to the brain), leading to intense dizziness and balance issues.
MDDS (Mal de Débarquement Syndrome): A condition where individuals experience a persistent sensation of rocking or swaying, often triggered after a sea or air trip. “Motion Sickness!”
Dysautonomia: A condition where the autonomic nervous system malfunctions, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and instability of heart rate and blood pressure.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A disease that affects the central nervous system, causing symptoms like vertigo, balance problems, fatigue, and muscle weakness due to nerve damage.
3PD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness): A chronic condition where dizziness and unsteadiness are triggered by motion or visual stimuli, lasting for months or longer.
Labyrinthitis: An inner ear infection or inflammation that causes vertigo, dizziness, and hearing loss due to the affected vestibular labyrinth.
Stroke: Damage to the brain from a stroke can affect the areas that control balance, leading to sudden onset of vertigo and dizziness.
Cervicogenic Dizziness: Dizziness resulting from neck problems, often due to issues like whiplash or cervical spine dysfunction.
Anxiety: Anxiety and stress can cause or worsen dizziness and vertigo due to hyperventilation or vestibular system dysfunction.
Each of these conditions affects the vestibular system (the body’s balance system) or the brain, leading to dizziness or vertigo. Diagnosis and treatment vary depending on the underlying cause, but vestibular rehabilitation therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes are commonly used for managing symptoms.