I have this pet hate, when people use big words in the complete wrong context. One of these is Vertigo. Most people use Vertigo when explaining they have a fear of heights. This is in fact not right. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness, a major symptom of a balance disorder. It is the sensation of spinning or swaying while the body is stationary with respect to the surroundings. When you have a fear of heights, you suffer from Acrophobia.
So why do so many people get it wrong when they talk about fear of heights. Well it simple. When you suffer from Acrophobia, chances are that you will experience Vertigo. You might get dizzy and nauseous.
So please get your facts straight before you try to sound intelligent.
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There is a girl at work who has labyrinthitis and vertigo is one of the symptoms. It's a vestibular disorder.
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