What Is Vertigo?

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 15:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Many people mistakenly say "vertigo" when they mean fear of heights or simple dizziness. But in medical circles, vertigo refers specifically to a false sensation of movement, usually caused by inner-ear problems.

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