Vertigo of central origin

This type of vertigo is caused by pathology in the brain. In general, they are not accompanied by cochlear symptoms.

The origin may be ischemic in the cerebellum, brain stem, or tumor in the posterior fossa. If the vestibular nuclei are affected by a tumor or by a demyelination, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), the patient presents with symptoms of imbalance or vertigo.

Certain medications can also give a central like imbalance. In case of suspected central origin of vertigo, a cerebral MRI and a consultation will be required in neurology.

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Anatomy and Function of the labyrinth
Definition
Do you have vertigo? An imbalance?
Benin Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Meniere’s disease
Neuronitis or vestibular neuritis
Labyrinthitis
Dehiscence of the superior canal
Cervical dizziness
Perilymphatic fistula
Migraine and vertigo / Vestibular Migraine
Basilar migraine and vertigo
Vertigo of central origin
Psychogenic vertigo
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency and imbalance