What is the difference between vertigo and dizziness?
Vertigo is the illusion of movement, especially spinning. Vertigo is a type of dizziness but is not a specific diagnosis. Vertigo is caused by a disturbance in the vestibular (inner ear) system. Dizziness is a broader term that can include near-faintness, lightheadedness, vertigo, imbalance, fatigue, or confusion.