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Vertigo Specialist

Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy-it is the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning, even when you’re standing still. Episodes may last for a few seconds or continue for several days, depending on the underlying cause. Because vertigo can sometimes be a symptom of a serious neurological condition such as a stroke or brain tumor, prompt evaluation is important.

At Marlton Neurology, Sudhir Aggarwal, MD, PhD, provides comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans to accurately diagnose the cause of vertigo and help patients regain balance and confidence.

Restore Your Balance and Confidence

Recurring dizziness or vertigo should never be ignored. At Marlton Neurology, we provide expert neurological evaluations and personalized treatment to identify the cause of your symptoms and help you return to everyday activities with confidence.

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Vertigo Q & A

Frequently asked questions about Vertigo

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that creates the false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.

Along with the spinning sensation, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Headache
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)
  • Loss of balance
  • Feeling disoriented
  • Nausea or vomiting

Symptoms may last less than a minute or continue for several days, depending on the underlying cause and severity of the condition.

There are two primary types of vertigo: peripheral vertigo and central vertigo.

Peripheral Vertigo

Peripheral vertigo originates in the inner ear or the vestibular nerve, which helps control balance.

Common causes include:

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Inner ear infections
  • Vestibular neuritis
  • Ménière's disease

The most common cause, BPPV, occurs when tiny calcium crystals become displaced within the inner ear, disrupting normal balance signals and triggering brief episodes of vertigo.

Central Vertigo

Central vertigo results from disorders affecting the brain or central nervous system.

Possible causes include:

  • Migraine
  • Stroke
  • Brain tumors
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Certain medications

Central vertigo may also be accompanied by symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Facial weakness or drooping
  • Double vision
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Problems with coordination

Because central vertigo may indicate a serious neurological condition, prompt evaluation is essential.

Yes. Vertigo or sudden dizziness can sometimes be an early warning sign of a stroke, especially when accompanied by other neurological symptoms.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if vertigo occurs together with:

  • Confusion
  • Slurred speech
  • Double vision
  • Severe vomiting
  • Sudden weakness or clumsiness
  • Facial drooping
  • Difficulty seeing from one or both eyes
  • Inability to move one or both eyes
  • Sudden severe headache
  • Sudden neck pain

If you experience these symptoms, call 911 immediately.

Dr. Aggarwal performs a detailed neurological examination and, when appropriate, diagnostic testing to determine the underlying cause of your vertigo before recommending treatment.

Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:

  • Epley maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Medications to reduce dizziness and nausea
  • Medications to suppress abnormal inner ear activity
  • Vestibular rehabilitation and balance therapy
  • Lifestyle modifications to reduce stroke risk
  • Fall prevention strategies and safety recommendations

Every treatment plan is personalized to relieve symptoms, restore balance, and reduce the likelihood of future episodes.