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Is There Any Condition That Triggers Vertigo?

Vertigo is the sensation of being still while things spin around you. While its cause is sometimes unknown, health-care professionals have identified certain conditions that can trigger vertigo.

  1. BPPV

    • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is triggered by calcium crystals floating into the semicircular canals in your inner ears.

    Meniere's Disease

    • Meniere's disease is another inner-ear condition whose primary symptoms are nausea and vertigo. Attacks of Meniere's disease can last for several days.

    Migraine

    • Migraine-related vertigo is a type of the condition that accompanies a migraine headache. Sometimes migraine suffers don't develop vertigo for several years after their initial symptoms begin.

    Medications

    • You might experience vertigo if you are taking certain anticonvulsants or antidepressants. Aspirin can also cause vertigo.

    Head Injuries

    • You might experience vertigo or dizziness if you have hit your head. This could be a sign of a serious injury. If this occurs, see your doctor or go to the emergency room.

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