How to Determine If You're Suffering From Vertigo by besthealthmag A doctor and a physiotherapist explain what causes this common condition. “I keep having episodes of severe dizziness where I feel like I’m spinning. What’s wrong with me?” You’re likely experiencing vertigo. We asked two experts to weigh in for a 360 degree health solution. What causes vertigo? The doctor says… The feeling of spinning is called vertigo; and it’s a distinct feeling that’s different from feeling off balance or a little unstable. Vertigo is not a diagnosis but a symptom that can arise from a number of conditions. If vertigo is experienced without other symptoms, it’s likely that it’s resulting from an issue in the ear, where your balance is controlled. Some people experience intense vertigo for several seconds only when they move their head a certain way, like rolling to one side in bed or looking up — this can be a sign of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Others experienc...