Giddiness and the Vestibular system

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The vestibular system refers to the inner ear apparatus of the body. A disorder in the vestibular system can often result in:

•  giddiness

• vertigo

• light-headedness

• nausea

• vomiting

• motion sensitivity

• imbalance

• difficulty with walking

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Some common vestibular disorders are :

• BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• Vestibular Neuritis

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