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vertigo

[vur-ti-goh] / ˈvɜr tɪˌgoʊ /


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Emergency-room visits for vertigo commonly result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and sedative medications, potentially worsening patient outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There are also more-complex or serious balance disorders that can produce a prolonged, often intense bout of vertigo followed by lingering imbalance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Person says he experienced chronic headaches, migraines, fogginess, vertigo and blackouts during his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

As Arion closed the distance, the glacier loomed so large, Hazel got vertigo just trying to take it all in.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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