Signs & Symptoms

* Recurring episodes of vertigo occur w/o warning and usually last 20 minutes to 2 hours, up to 24 hours
* Hearing loss: may fluctuate, particularly in the early stages
* Ringing in the ear (tinnitus): perception of ringing, buzzing, roaring, and whistling
* Feeling of fullness in the ear: often feel aural fullness or increased pressure in the ear

A typical episode may start with a feeling of fullness in the ear, increasing tinnitus and decreasing hearing followed by severe vertigo often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

****See a doctor if vertigo is accompanied by: headache, double vision, speech impairment, leg/arm weakness, loss of consciousness, falling/difficulty walking, numbness/tingling, and chest pain