Vertigo Definition
Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a condition on itself, it is commonly described as a sensation that you or the world around you is spinning or moving. This symptom can go unnoticeable or become so severe that one is unable to do everyday tasks.
To better understand this symptom, a basic understanding of how balance is maintained into the body is required. The sense of balance depends on a combined input from various parts of our sensory system that include:
- Eyes, which help determine where the body is in space and how it’s moving;
- Sensory nerves that send signals to our brain about body movements and positions;
- Inner ear which houses the receptors that help detect gravity and back and forth motion.