Vertigo is a symptom caused by an underlying condition. The most common causes of vertigo are problems with the inner ear, although it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. Here are some of the most common triggers of vertigo attacks:

• Inner ear conditions: Vertigo can be caused by inner ear conditions such as infections, Menieres disease, and vestibular neuritis.

• Head movements: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) involves short, intense, recurrent attacks of vertigo that can occur during specific head movements, while standing up or bending over, crossing the road, or turning in bed.

• Certain foods and ingredients: Certain foods and ingredients such as salt and MSG can trigger vertigo attacks.

• Dehydration: Dehydration can cause vertigo.

• Certain medications: Certain medications, including some antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and cardiovascular drugs, can cause vertigo.

• Stress, anxiety, and depression: Stress, anxiety, and depression can all trigger vertigo attacks.

• Head or neck injury: Head or neck injury can cause vertigo.

• Brain problems: Brain problems such as stroke or tumor can cause vertigo.

If you suffer from vertigo attacks, it is important to see a doctor to identify and treat the underlying condition. You may also want to keep a record of when and where your vertigo attacks happened to identify potential triggers and avoid them.