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Why do I get vertigo?

Dec 11, 2024

Feeling like you're on a roller coaster while standing still? That’s vertigo, a perplexing balance disorder! It can lead to nausea and disorientation, making everyday life a challenge. Discover how the vestibular system in your body plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. The podcast also delves into the various causes of vertigo and when it's essential to seek medical advice. Get ready to untangle the mysteries of this dizzying condition!

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Quick takeaways

Vertigo is often caused by balance disorders like BPPV and vestibular neuritis, significantly impacting overall well-being and recovery.

Understanding the role of the vestibular system is crucial, as it processes balance-related signals from various parts of the body.

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Understanding Vertigo and Its Symptoms

Vertigo is a balance disorder characterized by sensations of spinning or falling, often accompanied by nausea and difficulties with balance or movement. It is crucial to differentiate between true vertigo and vertiginous sensations, where the latter may occur during fainting spells but subside when sitting or leaning. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, plays a vital role in maintaining balance by processing signals from various body parts. Various causes of vertigo exist, ranging from benign conditions to indicators of more serious underlying health issues.

Understanding the Causes and Sensations of Vertigo

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You’re standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You’ve been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you’re suffering from vertigo.

According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example.

Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/3/2023

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