Vertigo

Self-care

Sit down right away if the sense of spinning or a dizzy feeling comes on. Stay away from any movements that set off the spinning, such as tipping the head up or down.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a health care provider right away if a person has vertigo with any of these symptoms:

• A new or severe headache, or one that's not the same as usual.
• Fever.
• Seeing double or not being able to see well.
• Not being able to hear well.
• Trouble talking.
• Weakness in the leg or arm.
• Passing out.
• Falling or trouble walking.
• Not being able to feel, called numbness, or tingling.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a health care provider if the vertigo:

• Keeps going away and coming back.
• Strikes quickly.
• Feels severe.
• Lasts a long time.
• Happens for no clear reason.