Vertigo is a feeling of involuntary movement or dizziness. It is an altered perception of reality. It can cause feelings of instability, imbalance and discomfort.<\/p>\n
This situation stems from an alteration in the vestibular system. When these types of episodes happen the patient may feel incapacitating and in need of immediate medical intervention. It can cause nausea, vomiting and cold sweats, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Peripheral:<\/strong> It is due to a problem in the inner ear that is responsible for controlling balance. It may involve the so-called vestibular labyrinth or semicircular canals and the vestibular nerve.<\/p>\n This type of vertigo can be caused by injuries, inflammation of the nerves, irritation or swelling of the inner ear, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Central:<\/strong> It derives from problems in the brain; in the brainstem or cerebellum.<\/p>\n It can be caused by certain drugs, multiple sclerosis, vascular diseases, cerebrovascular accidents, tumors, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Home treatment:<\/h2>\n<\/div>