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What are the causes of Vertigo?

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Vertigo is caused by problems with the brain or the inner ear, such as labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis.

Labyrinthitis is an infection of the inner ear with a virus or bacterium, while BVVP (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is caused by a buildup of microscopic calcium particles (canaliths) within the inner ear canal.

An acoustic neuroma is a form of tumour of the nerve tissue in the inner ear, and Meniere’s illness is an inner ear illness characterised by fluctuating pressure and fluid buildup within the ear. Vertigo may also arise as a result of a neck or head injury, medicine that causes ear damage, Migraine, or other brain issues such as tumours and stroke.

For more details, consult Dr Amit Shah, one of the best Consultant Neurologist in Mumbai.