Ever felt like the world is spinning around you even when you are standing still? That crazy spinning feeling is called vertigo! But what causes this dizzy dance? Our body balances itself using three key players: our eyes, the inner ear (called the vestibular system), and muscles/joints. These work together to keep us steady. When they send mixed signals, the brain gets totally confused, and boom – vertigo strikes! Vertigo is different from general dizziness. While dizziness is feeling lightheaded or off-balance, vertigo is a very specific spinning or swaying feeling. It also often comes with nausea, vomiting, sweating, and trouble focusing. One common cause is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear move out of place, confusing the balance system. Other causes include infections like labyrinthitis triggered by the flu, fluid buildup in the ear from Meniere’s disease, migraines, head injuries, or some medicines. Luckily, treatment is possible! The famous Epley Manoeuvre is a clever series of head moves that guides those naughty crystals back where they belong. The manoeuvre must be done carefully, usually under a doctor’s watch. If your vertigo is on the left ear, you turn your head 45 degrees left, then lie back quickly with shoulders on a pillow. After a few timed turns, you sit up to feel better. For right ear vertigo, you follow a similar but mirrored routine. Besides these moves, medicines can help with nausea and dizziness. Rest, drinking water, and managing stress also play a big part. If vertigo keeps coming back or is very bad, special therapy called vestibular rehabilitation can retrain your brain to balance better. So, next time the world spins wildly, remember vertigo is just your body’s alarm to reset. With some care and patience, you’ll soon stand steady and confident again!