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Introduction to Vertigo
Risk Factors for Vertigo
Some underlying medical conditions that may be risk factors for vertigo include:
- Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, postural hypotension)
- Sensory (hearing) dysfunction
- Neurologic conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
- Psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, depressive symptoms)
- Diabetes
- Medications (e.g., anticonvulsants, aspirin)
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Head injury
- Ear surgery
- Aging
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