Infectious Diseases
Epidemic vertigo
Moderate
ICD-10: A88 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: महामारी चक्कर · தமிழ்: தொற்று தலைச்சுற்றல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ · తెలుగు: అంటువ్యాధి తలతిరుగుట · বাংলা: মহামারী মাথা ঘোরা · मराठी: साथीचा चक्कर · ગુજરાતી: ચેપી ચક્કર
About this condition
Epidemic vertigo is a viral infection affecting the inner ear or vestibular nerve that causes sudden episodes of spinning sensation and balance problems. This condition often occurs in community outbreaks and typically resolves on its own within days to weeks. While uncomfortable and disruptive, most people recover fully without lasting effects.
Common symptoms
sudden dizziness
spinning sensation
nausea
vomiting
loss of balance
ear fullness
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | महामारी चक्कर · सामूहिक चक्कर आना · वायरल चक्कर · संक्रामक चक्कर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தொற்று தலைச்சுற்றல் · கூட்டு தலைசுற்றல் · வைரஸ் தலைசுற்றல் · சுழல் உணர்வு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ · ವೈರಲ್ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ · ತಲೆ ಸುತ್ತುವಿಕೆ · ಸಮೂಹ ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అంటువ్యాధి తలతిరుగుట · వైరల్ తలతిరుగుట · తల తిరగడం · సామూహిక తలతిరుగుట |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মহামারী মাথা ঘোরা · সংক্রামক মাথা ঘোরা · ভাইরাল মাথা ঘোরা · দলগত মাথা ঘোরা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | साथीचा चक्कर · संसर्गजन्य चक्कर · व्हायरल चक्कर येणे · सामूहिक चक्कर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ચેપી ચક્કર · વાયરલ ચક્કર · મહામારી ચક્કર · સામૂહિક ચક્કર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Epidemic vertigo?
sudden dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, ear fullness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Epidemic vertigo common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Epidemic vertigo?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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