Vertigo can sometimes cause nausea and vomiting. It doesn’t really come as a big surprise as it can make you feel like you are spinning even if you’re not or make the room seem like it is spinning even if it’s not.

There are many different things that can cause vertigo to strike. Below you will come across some of those that are oftentimes blamed for vertigo.

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BPV

Short for benign positional vertigo, it is said to be the most common cause of vertigo on the face of the planet. According to health authorities, BPV is due to a disturbance in the inner ear.

In your inner ear are semicircular canals that are filled with fluid. Sometimes calcium deposits may get trapped in those canals. Their presence can confuse the brain, thus causing the individual to experience vertigo.

Some people are more prone to developing BPV. They include those who are suffering from ear infections, diabetes and osteoporosis. By the way, BPV tends to run in families.

Meniere’s Disease

When tinnitus or ringing in the ears is mentioned, Meniere’s disease is something that will certainly pop in the minds of many people. That’s because it’s the most common culprit behind tinnitus.

However, not too many are aware of the fact that the said condition can cause vertigo to strike, too. Since vertigo is around, the individual may also experience nausea and vomiting.

So what causes Meniere’s disease? If truth be told, no one really knows. However, experts believe that it can be blamed on the changes in the fluid in the inner ear.

Labyrinthitis

Your inner ear is sometimes referred to as labyrinth. In the labyrinth are a couple of nerves called the vestibular nerves. When one of them becomes inflamed, a condition known as labyrinthitis happens.

According to health authorities, some of the most common causes of labyrinthitis are infections of the inner ear and middle ear. Stomach viruses and respiratory issues such as bronchitis are also known to cause labyrinthitis.

You may be at risk of battling labyrinthitis one day if you smoke cigarettes and/or consume alcohol in excessive amounts. The same is true if you are leading a stressful life.

Vestibular Paroxysmia

There’s a nerve that goes from the inner ear to the brain, and it’s what’s known as the vestibulocochlear nerve. It’s also known by other names such as the auditory vestibular nerve and the eight cranial nerve.

Sometimes a neighboring blood vessel may apply unnecessary pressure on the vestibulocochlear nerve, and such can cause the so-called vestibular paroxysmia which can cause vertigo.

Vertigo associated with vestibular paroxysmia tends to last for a few seconds only. However, short-burst attacks may happen several times a day. Medications may provide relief, although at times surgery may be warranted.

Migraine

It’s no secret that migraine can cause so many other unfavorable symptoms than just a terrible headache. Some experience nausea and vomiting, while others may have increased sensitivity to light, sound and even smell.

Some people who are having a migraine attack may also experience vertigo. Experts say that a type of migraine referred to as migraine with brainstem aura or MBA is something that’s likely to cause vertigo.

Do take note that there’s also the so-called atypical migraine that does not come with a headache, although it can cause all kinds of neurological symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, weakness and tingling.

WARNING: Vertigo may also be due to a stroke, which is a medical emergency. If your vertigo comes with symptoms such as confusion, paralysis in one half of the face or body, and slurred speech, seek medical care ASAP.