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Can a virus cause vertigo?

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Vertigo can be caused by many things: Infection, such as the ones that cause the common cold or diarrhea, can cause temporary vertigo via an ear infection. This inner ear infection is generally viral, harmless, and usually goes away in one to six weeks, but drugs are available if it is severe. read more

Bet on the virus: Vertigo after a viral upper respiratory infection are fairly common. You can get some inflammation in the vesicular system in your inner ear (part of your ear helping control balance). It goes away after a few days and is nothing to worry about. MS can cause vertigo, but common things be common, bet on the viral infection. read more

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear disorder. It occurs when one of the vestibular nerves in your inner ear becomes inflamed. The vestibular nerves send your brain information about spatial navigation and balance control. When a vestibular nerve becomes inflamed, you may experience dizziness, nausea, or vertigo. Learn more. read more

Vertigo has many causes, including a range of viruses such as influenza. It can be caused by drink or by a blow to the head, but at the other end of the scale it can be caused by some types of tumour, high blood pressure, and some aspects of ageing. read more

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