Peapöörlemine

Peapöörlemine, also known as vertigo, is a sensation of dizziness or a feeling that the person or their surroundings are spinning. This sensation can be disorienting and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance. It is important to distinguish vertigo from general lightheadedness, which is a less intense feeling of faintness.

The underlying cause of peapöörlemine often relates to problems within the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. This system includes parts of the inner ear and the brain. Common causes include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), where small calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear become dislodged. Meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder characterized by fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, is another potential cause.

Other factors contributing to peapöörlemine can include vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis, which are inflammations of the vestibular nerve or labyrinth, often due to viral infections. Migraines can also trigger vertigo in some individuals, known as vestibular migraine. Neurological conditions such as stroke or tumors affecting the brainstem or cerebellum can also present with vertigo, though these are less common.

Diagnosis typically involves a medical history, physical examination, and specific vestibular function tests. Treatment strategies are tailored to the identified cause and may include maneuvers to reposition inner ear crystals, medications to manage symptoms like nausea or anxiety, or therapies to retrain the vestibular system. In some cases, addressing underlying medical conditions like infections or migraines is crucial for resolving the peapöörlemine.