Central vertigo is linked to brain damage, while peripheral vertigo mainly stems from inner ear issues or the vestibular branch of the 7th cranial nerve.

Individuals with vertigo should avoid foods high in salt, caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and greasy fried foods to minimize dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance.

I often experience dizziness and vertigo. Are these symptoms of a vestibular disorder? Can a 30-year-old have this condition, and what are the causes? (Trang Tran, Ho Chi Minh City)

Vertigo causes intense dizziness, worsened by changes in position, while dizziness from a stroke occurs suddenly, accompanied by limb weakness.

Low blood pressure and vertigo both reduce blood flow to the brain, causing dizziness and lightheadedness, but they have different underlying causes.