What is Vertigo
Vertigo is a feeling that makes you feel that you or what you see is spinning. Nausea, vomiting and loss of balance can often accompany this condition. Vertigo is often referred to as dizziness. But in reality, not all dizziness is vertigo. In vertigo, the attacks can be subtle, or they can be so severe that they prevent the person from doing their daily work.

Contents
Vertigo Diagnosis
Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo Symptoms
When should a doctor be consulted?
How is Vertigo Treated?
Vertigo Diagnosis
The first thing to do in the diagnosis of vertigo is to describe the feeling to the patient. Then, tests related to the central nervous system and inner ear are performed to find the underlying cause. If insufficient blood flow to the brain is suspected, Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, magnetic resonance angiography (MR) or catheter angiography methods can be applied. Treatment is planned depending on the diagnosis.

Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo is mainly caused by diseases of the central nervous system and inner ear. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of vertigo. In this type of vertigo, severe dizziness is seen, which lasts for 15 seconds or a few minutes, usually following the movement of the head. It can occur as a result of shaking the head back and forth or rolling in bed. It is usually seen in the elderly. Respiratory diseases and reduced blood flow to the head area can lead to this condition. Although the findings are disturbing, BPPV is a benign condition. It usually does not require treatment. Vertigo should not be confused with classic headaches or depression. For example, a person who is not satisfied with his appearance may think about how much hair transplantation is done or whether I am suitable for hair transplantation.

It can occur as a result of inflammation of the inner ear called vertigo labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. The causative agent is usually viruses. The most common agents are influenza, measles, rubella, herpes, mumps, polio, hepatitis and EBV viruses. Hearing loss may be accompanied by dizziness.

Another disease in which vertigo is seen is Meniere's disease. In addition to vertigo symptoms, tinnitus and hearing loss are seen in Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease progresses in the form of attacks and remission periods. Although the cause of the disease is not known exactly, head trauma, viruses, heredity and allergies are among the causes.

Acoustic neuroma is a type of tumor of the nervous tissue of the inner ear. With vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss occur.
Vertigo can also occur as a result of occlusion of cerebral vessels or cerebral hemorrhage. Another disease in which vertigo is seen is multiple sclerosis (MS).
Vertigo can occur after head trauma and neck injuries. Diabetes, low blood sugar, anxiety and panic disorder are other causes of vertigo.
Vertigo Symptoms
In vertigo, the person has a feeling that he or those around him are spinning. Nausea, vomiting, abnormal eye movements and sweating may accompany vertigo. Hearing loss and tinnitus may occur. Visual impairment, difficulty in walking and changes in consciousness may accompany the picture. The problems accompanying vertigo vary according to the main disease causing the vertigo.

When should a doctor be consulted?
You should consult a doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms along with vertigo:

double vision
speech difficulties
Headache
weakness in arms and legs
loss of balance
Loss of consciousness
How is Vertigo Treated?
Vertigo treatment is made according to the underlying disease. Antibiotics are used if there is a middle ear infection. If there is an infection in the ear that does not heal, surgical treatment may be required. In Menier's disease, patients are given a salt-free diet and diuretic drugs. In benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the disease resolves spontaneously within a few weeks or months. In this situation, physicians can perform some positional maneuvers for the patient. Surgery for the inner ear can be considered for patients who do not improve, and rarely for patients who do not improve. Patients with BPPV should avoid sudden head movements, get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. They should avoid working at height and using dangerous devices. Physical therapy is also used in the treatment of vertigo. During the treatment of vertigo, it is necessary to stay away from caffeine, tobacco and alcohol.