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Vertigo
	Vertigo is closely related to dizziness but also involves the perception of actually seeing the room spin about you, similar to what happens when you spin around rapidly and then stop. It can be a disturbing condition which increases the risk of injury from falling and may, depending on severity, duration and frequency, prevent a person from performing their normal duties. Thousands of people, mainly elderly, are going untreated for BPPV because doctors are unaware of how to diagnose and treat it - despite a quick, simple diagnostic test and speedy treatment being available. Labyrinthitis, in the most general terms, is a condition which causes irritation of tiny hair cells which project into fluid-filled canals (labyrinths) within the balance center in the inner ear. Causes & Development; Risk Factors Vertigo may result from other vestibular (inner ear - balance center) disorders such as Meniere's disease or vestibular neuritis, or may be a symptom of a more serious illness such as a stroke or tumor. The prompt treatment of respiratory infections and ear infections may help prevent labyrinthitis. This maneuver is conducted while sitting on an examining table and begins with the patient's head being turned either to the right or to the left by about 45 degrees. Eye movements will occur and the patient will complain of dizziness. After the signs and symptoms subside, the patient is returned to the sitting position. If a positive response occurs, the same maneuver is repeated. The offending ear is the one that is toward the floor when BPPV occurs during this maneuver. Treatment & Prevention The treatment for BPPV is called the Epley Maneuver or Canal Repositioning Maneuver. Although labyrinthitis usually runs its course over a few weeks, symptoms may need treatment. Recovery is usually spontaneous and hearing usually returns to normal. The spread of inflammation to other ear areas or to the brain are rare.
Vertigo is linked to:
	Dehydration Meniere's Disease Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness)