Vertigo definition

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Vertigo is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion. It occurs when motion is sensed imprecisely, it can also occur when there is no motion.

Definition[edit | edit source]

• Vertigo is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion. It occurs when motion is sensed imprecisely, it can also occur when there is no motion.^[1]
• Spinning vertigo sensation originates from the inner ear.
• Positional vertigo also feels like spinning that occurs with a change in head position.

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