1. Vertigo means acrophobia or fear of heights

Many people think vertigo is a fear of heights, also known as Acrophobia. Vertigo can be experienced while a person is high up on a building but it is not necessary to have acrophobia to experience vertigo. This attack may be experienced anywhere, anytime, not only at heights although heights.

2. Vertigo is a disease

Vertigo is not a disease. It is actually a symptom of fever or a headache or other existing condition. Vestibular issues, problems with the nervous system, hypotension, diabetes, anemia, and various other medical conditions can cause balance disorders. But if neglected the medical condition underlying vertigo, it may end up becoming chronic.

3. Vertigo is similar to lightheadedness

Lightheadedness is a feeling like you’re about to faint or pass out whereas vertigo is slightly different and here one will experience a false movement. One can experience lightheadedness and vertigo together but they are different.

4. Vertigo cannot be cured

There is a common misunderstanding that if a person experiences vertigo once, he always will. But the fact is, some people experience vertigo attack once and might never experience it again. For some, it’s like a chronic experience. However, vertigo can be treated.

5. Vertigo becomes better if you standstill

Standing still when you experience vertigo! At once, it looks logical but this does not work every time. However, if the vertigo is severe, it might continue even after a person stops moving. The severity might also lead to nausea and vomiting.

6. Vertigo Subsides On Its Own

It is important to know the cause of vertigo so that you can treat it. If the cause for vertigo is restlessness, stress, medication, etc. dizziness might cure on its own when you take care of all these things. However, if the cause is something severe, you will have to take medical treatment to avoid it becoming chronic.

7. Vertigo means Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is caused by inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear. This is one of the causes of vertigo where dizziness and hearing loss are seen.

8. Vertigo is common in old age

This is not true. Vertigo can be experienced by any age group. Studies point out that vertigo can affect anyone. However, it is important to treat the balance problems in elder people. This might be dangerous and life-threatening due to the risk of falls.

9. Vertigo Cannot Kill you

Vertigo results in millions of falls every year. Many individuals who suffer those falls die from their injuries. Some vertigo attacks happen suddenly, for example, while a person is driving a car or operating a piece of heavy machinery.

Vertigo could also be a symptom of severe cardiac disease, which kills millions of people annually. The fact is vertigo could kill people.

10. Vertigo does not affect hearing

Vertigo is a result of a disturbance in the inner ear. The inner ear is liable for balance and hearing. This affects the hearing ability of a person.