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VERTIGO PROFILE TEST

Overview

Vertigo is not a disease in itself. Once the cause of vertigo is diagnosed & treated, the person can reclaim balance and return to a healthy life. There are various tests to diagnose vertigo and its cause in order to treat it. 

The diagnosis involves examining any abnormal eye movements and confirm that the ability to follow objects is normal. It further evaluates the involuntary eye-movements (nystagmus) of the patient. The rapid eye movements induced due to head maneuvres may suggest in which ear the problem lies.

NeuroEquilibrium is the leader in using cutting-edge technology in India to conduct a proper diagnosis of vertigo and its cause. Advanced Vertigo and Balance Clinics across India use ultra-modern differential dizziness diagnosing devices to evaluate symptoms and severity of dizzy spells in real-time on an innovative assessment platform.

Vertigo Test 

What It Is

Vertigo tests are a group of specialized medical evaluations designed to identify whether dizziness comes from the inner ear, balance pathways, or the brain. They go beyond routine physical exams to pinpoint the root cause of spinning sensations, imbalance, or unexplained dizziness.

What It Checks

  • Inner ear function – How well the vestibular system senses motion.
  • Balance signals – Interaction between eyes, muscles, and sensory nerves.
  • Brain pathways – Imaging to rule out stroke, tumors, or neurological causes.

Common Tests

  • Videonystagmography (VNG): Monitors the automatic movements of the eyes to determine the presence of any inner ear abnormal signals.
  • Audiometry: Tests on the sense of hearing and balance to assess fluid and nerve problems of the inner ear.
  • Posturography: Evaluates risk of falls and stability in the various standing positions.
  • Imaging (CT or MRI): a scan of the brain and inner ear in certain rare causes..

Outcome

These tests help doctors confirm conditions such as BPPV, Ménière’s disease, and vestibular neuritis. Results guide treatment choices, whether that means repositioning maneuvers, medicine, or further neurological care.

How Vertigo Tests Work (Cause → Effect → Test)

  • Turning head (spinning) results in ear crystals being displaced: Dix-Hallpike maneuver confirmed.
  • Hearing loss + vertigo → Fluid pressure abnormality → Audiometry + vestibular test.
  • Falls and imbalance → Nervous system dysfunction → Diagnosed through the MRI or CT imaging (only happens in rare cases).
  • Pulsatile tinnitus with dizziness → Turbulence of blood vessels investigated by vascular imaging and VNG.

This cause and effect and test mapping assists patients and AI-based tools to relate symptoms to diagnostic pathways.

Red-Flag Checklist: When to Get a Vertigo Test

Seek immediate evaluation if you notice:

  • Vertigo with sudden hearing loss.
  • Frequent falls or loss of balance interfering with daily life.
  • Dizziness with chest pain or palpitations.
  • Vertigo that progressively worsens over weeks.
  • Pulsatile tinnitus (ringing that matches your heartbeat).

Comparison Table of Common Vertigo Tests

Test

What It Measures

Detects Conditions

Videonystagmography (VNG)

Eye movement responses

BPPV, Vestibular neuritis

Audiometry

Hearing and balance signals

Ménière’s disease, sensorineural loss

Posturography

Postural stability

Fall risk, vestibular deficits

MRI / CT Imaging

Brain and ear structures

Tumors, stroke, central vertigo

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Location
Test will be conducted at your nearest NeuroEquilibrium partner clinic.

Duration
~2hrs

Transportation
 
It is advisable not to drive for a few hours after the tests.

Medical Reports
Bring previous medical reports, and medication prescriptions and other relevant documents.

Tests include

Videonystagmography (VNG)

Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV)

Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA)

Craniocorpography (CCG)

Rotary Chair by NeuroEquilibrium

Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)

Computerized Stabilometry (Posturography)

Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)

Virtual Reality Based Vestibular Rehabilitation

GAIT Lab

Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP)

BPPV Maneuver Guidance System

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you test for vertigo?

Vertigo is tested through a detailed clinical evaluation that includes reviewing symptoms, medical history, and physical balance exams. Doctors often perform eye movement tests, head-position maneuvers like the Dix–Hallpike test, hearing assessments, and sometimes imaging if needed. Specialized balance centers such as Neuroequillibrium use advanced vestibular testing to pinpoint the exact cause and guide accurate treatment.

At home, vertigo is not formally “tested,” but certain movements can help identify symptoms. Turning your head quickly, lying down, or rolling over in bed may trigger spinning sensations if vertigo is present. Noticing dizziness with specific head positions, along with nausea or imbalance, can suggest vertigo, but a medical evaluation is needed for a confirmed diagnosis.

You may have vertigo if you experience a false sensation of spinning or movement, even when you are still. This feeling is often triggered by head movements and may come with nausea, vomiting, imbalance, or difficulty focusing your eyes. Unlike general dizziness, vertigo feels rotational and can make walking or standing steadily feel challenging.

Yes, vertigo can sometimes trigger diarrhea, though it is less common. The inner ear is closely connected to the nervous system that controls nausea and digestion. During intense vertigo episodes, this connection can overstimulate the gut, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or loose stools, especially in people who are sensitive to motion-related symptoms.

Red flags for vertigo include sudden severe dizziness with weakness, slurred speech, double vision, numbness, chest pain, or loss of consciousness. Persistent vertigo with worsening headaches, hearing loss, or difficulty walking also needs urgent attention. In such cases, prompt evaluation at a specialized center like Neuroequillibrium can help rule out serious neurological or inner-ear conditions quickly.

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