There are two main types of vertigo: peripheral and central. Peripheral vertigo, caused by inner ear problems, is more common. Central vertigo, stemming from issues in the central nervous system ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours. However, severe ...

In the case presented, the vertigo is constant, and the associated symptoms of hearing loss and intermittent double vision point towards a central, as opposed to a peripheral, cause. Physical ...