Symptoms and Causes
Symptoms and Causes: In this section you will find explanation of symptoms and causes for Vestibular Migraines.
Here are some of the common symptoms and causes of vestibular migraine:
Symptoms:
- Dizziness or vertigo: A spinning or swaying sensation that can be severe and last for minutes to hours.
- Imbalance: Difficulty standing or walking and a feeling of unsteadiness.
- Nausea and vomiting: A feeling of sickness and the urge to throw up.
- Visual disturbances: Flickering lights, spots, or zigzag lines in vision.
- Tinnitus: Ringing or buzzing in the ears.
- Hearing loss: Temporary loss of hearing in one or both ears.
- Headache: A headache may accompany vestibular migraine, but it is not always present.
Causes:
- Genetics: A family history of migraines or vestibular migraines may increase the risk of developing the condition.
- Triggers: Triggers for vestibular migraines are similar to those for migraines, including stress, lack of sleep, changes in weather, certain foods, and hormonal changes.
- Inner ear problems: Vestibular migraines can be caused by inner ear problems, such as inflammation or damage to the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation.
- Neurological issues: Vestibular migraines may be a result of a problem with the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain.
- Environmental factors: Exposure to loud noises or bright lights can trigger vestibular migraines in some individuals.
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