Understanding Vertigo: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Vertigo, often described as a spinning sensation or giddiness, is not a disease in itself but a symptom of an underlying condition. From inner ear issues like BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) to neurological and metabolic causes, identifying the root is key to effective treatment. At Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, Dr. H K Susheen Dutt, Additional Director – ENT, and Dr. Ashish Rao, Associate Consultant – ENT explain