Vertigo (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Vertigo Overview
- Vertigo Causes
- Vertigo Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Vertigo Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Weird Body Quirks - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Vertigo (Dizziness And Vestibular Balance Disorders) - Describe Your Experience
When to Seek Medical Care
Any signs and symptoms of vertigo warrant an evaluation by a doctor. The majority of cases of vertigo are harmless. Although vertigo can be debilitating, most causes are easily treated with prescription medication. Have a doctor check any new signs and symptoms of vertigo to rule out potentially serious or life-threatening causes.
Certain signs and symptoms of vertigo may require evaluation in a hospital's emergency department:
- Double vision
- Headache
- Weakness
- Difficulty speaking
- Abnormal eye movements
- Altered level of consciousness, not acting appropriately, or difficulty arousing
- Difficulty walking or controlling the arms and legs
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