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Vertigo FAQs

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 20, 2024


Frequently Asked Questions

1.Which doctor should I visit if I have vertigo?

You can visit an ENT specialist or a neurologist.


2.How is vertigo produced?

Calcium carbonate crystals are normally attached to a membrane in the center ofthe inner ear. These crystals can break off for various reasons and migrate into a semicircular canal. Then, when the head position is changed, the crystals shift and abnormally stimulate the nerve sensors of the semicircular canal, creating a sensation of movement.

3. What is the cause for positional vertigo?

It is a complication of the aging process, but can also be brought about by an injury to the head or by a disease condition like the flu or other viral illness.

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