You might be familiar with the popular song “Vertigo” by U2, but chances are you don’t know a lot about the actual health condition called vertigo.
According to an entry on MedlinePlus, ...
Vertigo can be caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms of the inner ear, a problem with the brain, or a problem with the nerves that connect the brain to the middle ear.
Another ...
In the spring of 2005, I was recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome-induced vertigo. A few months before, I thought I was having a stroke.
I couldn't drive and I couldn't walk very far.
People who have never had an attack of vertigo have no idea how lucky they are. The dizzy, lightheaded feeling often accompanied by nausea and even vomiting is a most dreadful experience.