Vertigo is a sensation that you or objects around you are spinning. It is a common form of dizziness caused by a malfunctioning of the nerves of the inner ear.

When you feel dizzy and it seems as if the room is spinning, you may be undergoing a bout of vertigo. Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition that could range from an inner ear disorder to dehydration or a sudden drop in your blood pressure. Vertigo is a common experience that increases with age.

Vertigo is a symptom that is commonly found with inner ear disorders, viral or bacteria infections, and Meniere's disease. Vertigo makes you feel like you are spinning or falling, or that the ground beneath you is moving.

Imagine you are getting ready to go to sleep. You turn your head to the right, and suddenly, you feel like the room is spinning. You feel nauseous and unsteady.