Dizziness is a broad term for feeling lightheaded, woozy, or unsteady. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that creates a false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.
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Who Typically Suffers
While anyone can experience it, older adults are significantly more likely to suffer from chronic dizziness or vertigo.
What Causes It
General dizziness can be caused by dehydration, low blood pressure, or medication side effects. Vertigo is usually caused by an inner ear problem, such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, or inner ear infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a vertigo episode last?
It can last anywhere from a few seconds (as in BPPV) to several hours or days, depending on the underlying cause.
