vertigo (redirected from peripheral vertigo)

vertigo /ver·ti·go/ (ver´tĭ-go) [L.] a sensation of rotation or movement of one's self (subjective v.) or of one's surroundings (objective v.) in any plane; sometimes used erroneously to mean any form of dizziness.vertig´inous

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alternobaric vertigo  a transient, true, whirling vertigo sometimes affecting those subjected to large, rapid variations in barometric pressure.

benign paroxysmal postural vertigo  recurrent vertigo and nystagmus occurring when the head is placed in certain positions, usually not associated with lesions of the central nervous system.

cerebral vertigo  a type resulting from a brain lesion.

cervical vertigo  vertigo after injury to the neck such as whiplash.

disabling positional vertigo  constant positional vertigo or dysequilibrium and nausea with the head in the upright position, without hearing disturbance or loss of vestibular function.

labyrinthine vertigo  Meniere's disease.

objective vertigo  see vertigo.

ocular vertigo  a form due to eye disease.

organic vertigo  cerebral v.

positional vertigo , postural vertigo that associated with a specific position of the head in space or with changes in position of the head in space.

subjective vertigo  see vertigo.

vestibular vertigo  vertigo due to disturbances of the vestibular system.

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ver·ti·go (vûrt-g)

n. pl. ver·ti·goes or ver·ti·gos

A sensation of irregular or whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects, often caused by inner ear disease.

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Vertigo

A sensation of dizziness marked by the feeling that one's self or surroundings are spinning or whirling.

Mentioned in: Acoustic Neuroma, Labyrinthitis, Ménière's Disease, Stapedectomy, Tilt Table Test

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vertigo

[vur′tigō, vurtī′gō]

a sensation of instability, giddiness, loss of equilibrium, or rotation, caused by a disturbance in the semicircular canal of the inner ear or the vestibular nuclei of the brainstem. The sensation that one's body is rotating in space is called subjective vertigo, whereas the sensation that objects are spinning around the body is termed objective vertigo. See also dizziness, postural vertigo, vestibular neuronitis.

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vertigo [ver´tĭ-go]

a sensation of rotation or movement of one's self (subjective vertigo) or of one's surroundings (objective vertigo) in any plane. The term is sometimes used erroneously as a synonym for dizziness. Vertigo may result from diseases of the inner ear or may be due to disturbances of the vestibular centers or pathways in the central nervous system.

benign paroxysmal positional vertigo recurrent vertigo and nystagmus occurring when the head is placed in certain positions, usually not associated with lesions of the central nervous system.

benign positional vertigo (benign postural vertigo) benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

central vertigo that due to disorder of the central nervous system.

cerebral vertigo vertigo resulting from a brain lesion, such as in meningogenic labyrinthitis. Called also organic vertigo.

disabling positional vertigo constant vertigo or dysequilibrium and nausea in the upright position, without hearing disturbance or loss of vestibular function.

labyrinthine vertigo Meniere's disease.

organic vertigo cerebral vertigo.

peripheral vertigo vestibular vertigo.

positional vertigo that associated with a specific position of the head in space or with changes in position of the head in space.

vestibular vertigo vertigo due to disturbances of the vestibular centers or pathways in the central nervous system.

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vertigo,

n a condition in which the patient perceives the external world as spinning around him or her (objective vertigo), or the individual may feel as though he or she is revolving in space (subjective vertigo).

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vertigo (vur´tgō),

n 1. a sensation described as dizziness.
n 2. a sensation of the room revolving about the patient or the patient revolving in space. It is a form of dizziness, but the terms are not synonymous.

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vertigo 

The sensation of irregular movement in space of either oneself or of external objects. It can be experienced after vestibular stimulation.

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vertigo

 Dizziness Neurology A distortion of perception characterized by a sensation of rotational movement or loss of equilibrium, a finding typical of vestibular dysfunction Clinical Often accompanied by nystagmus and, if severe, N&V Etiology Benign positional vertigo, Me´nière's disease, labyrinthitis, acoustic neuroma Treatment–medical If acute, diazepam; if recurrent, scopolamine; if nausea, antiemetic; if severe, bed rest; if recurrent, exercise Treatment–interventional Transmastoid labyrinthectomy, vestibular nerve section, middle ear endoscopy, semicircular canal ablation, streptomycin infusion. See Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Objective vertigo, Positional vertigo, Subjective vertigo. Cf Dizziness, Dizzy spell, Pseudovertigo.

Vertigo–duration

Seconds Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Minutes to hours

a.  Idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops–Me´nie`re's disease

b.  Secondary endolymphatic hydrops

 1. Otic syphilis

 2. Delayed endolymphatic hydrops

 3. Cogan's disease

 4. Recurrent vestibulopathy

Days Vestibular neuronitis

Variable duration

a.  Inner ear fistula

b.  Inner ear trauma

 1. Nonpenetrating trauma

 2. Penetrating trauma

3. Barotrauma

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Patient discussion about vertigo.

Q. What Is The Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo? I have really bad dizziness problems, and my doctor wrote down that I have "true vertigo". What is the difference between vertigo and dizziness?

A. Vertigo, a specific type of dizziness, is a major symptom of a balance disorder. It is the sensation of spinning or swaying while the body is stationary with respect to the earth or surroundings. The effects of vertigo may be slight. It can cause nausea and vomiting and, if severe, may give rise to difficulty with standing and walking. Therefore when doctors ask whether or not you feel like "you are spinning", or "is the world spinning", they are trying to distinguish between the two, because the diagnosis is different with or without that spinning sensation.

Q. What causes Vertigo? My friend says she has vertigo and suffers from dizzy spells every now and then. Is this physiological or physical?

A. Vertigo, or dizziness, is a symptom, not a disease. The term vertigo refers to the sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of a disturbance in balance (equilibrium). It also may be used to describe feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, and unsteadiness. If your friend has been diagnosed with vertigo and is not just using the term vertigo to describe her dizziness, then this is a physical condition.

Q. Dizziness and vomiting after a car accident, what can it be? Two days ago I was in a car accident and a car rear ended me. I went to the emergency room and was checked up and was discharged saying all is ok. Following the next morning I woke up and the whole room was spinning. I feel nauseous and find it hard to do daily activities. What do I have?

A. It sounds like Vertigo, which can happen from car accidents. Symptoms of vertigo vary in severity and may include the following:
A feeling your surroundings are moving or spinning, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in standing or walking, the sensation of light-headedness, the sensation of not being able to keep up with what you are looking at, and the sensation that the floor is moving.
Go to your GP for further diagnosis. He might do an examination of your ears, eye movements and nervous system in order to find out the cause of your symptoms.