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    Vertigo, an illusion of movement, has central or peripheral causes. A structured approach using history and physical exam helps differentiate causes, guiding appropriate management for common conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

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    • Vertigo, an illusion of movement, accounts for over half of dizziness presentations.
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    • Vertigo causes are categorized as central (brainstem/cerebellum) or peripheral (inner ear).
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