title: Vertigo.
abstract: Vertigo, with or without nystagmus, may accompany many diseases. Most causes are transient and benign. A systematic approach saves valuable time. Nonrotational dizziness must be distinguished from true vertigo in which a sensation of motion is involved. Careful evaluation of nystagmus is essential, as is a complete cardiovascular examination. Meniere's syndrome, while common, is overdiagnosed.
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000150:complications; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000150:complications; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis; D014717:Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014724:Vestibular Function Tests