Conditions that can cause dizziness

BPPV is one of the most common causes of rotational vertigo. Complaints are usually triggered by specific head movements and last a short time. Although the symptoms can be intense, BPPV can usually be treated effectively.

CANVAS syndrome is a rare, slowly progressive neurological disorder in which both balance organs, the sensory nerves and the cerebellum can be affected. It mainly causes problems with balance, walking and keeping the image stable during movement.

Cervicogenic dizziness involves a light-headed or unstable feeling that may be related to neck problems. This usually does not involve true rotational vertigo from the vestibular organ.

Hyperventilation or dysfunctional breathing can cause various symptoms, including a light-headed feeling, instability, or dizziness. These symptoms are related to changes in breathing and the level of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that can cause episodes of spinning vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus. Symptoms occur in attacks that may last several hours.

Orthostatic hypotension is a condition in which blood pressure drops when standing up from a lying or sitting position. This can temporarily reduce blood flow to the brain, leading to dizziness or a light-headed feeling.

POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. In this condition, the body responds differently to standing upright, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and fatigue.

PPPD is a condition in which people experience long-term dizziness or instability. The symptoms are usually present daily, often worsen when standing or walking, and can persist for months.

Presbyvestibulopathy is an age-related decline in the function of the balance system. This can lead to symptoms such as instability, unsteady walking, or a light-headed feeling, especially during movement.

SCDS is an inner ear condition in which a small opening in the bone above one of the semicircular canals is present. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness from sound, pressure changes, or certain head movements.

With vestibular hypofunction, one or both vestibular organs function less well. This can cause complaints such as instability while walking, blurred vision during head movements and uncertainty in busy environments.

Vestibular migraine is a form of migraine in which dizziness is a prominent symptom, with or without headache. Symptoms can range from a light-headed feeling to severe spinning vertigo.

Vestibular neuritis is a condition in which the vestibular organ suddenly functions less well on one side. This often causes a severe attack of rotational vertigo that can last for several days.

Vestibular paroxysmia is a condition in which short, repeated attacks of dizziness can occur. The attacks usually last seconds to minutes and can occur several times a day.