Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours, but severe cases can persist for months. Peripheral vertigo is mainly caused by inner ear issues like BPPV, head injuries, or vestibular ...

Dizziness when lying down might be caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is not dangerous and can be treated with simple exercises. Serious causes of dizziness include a stroke ...

Dizziness and anxiety can be closely linked, but they are not interchangeable. Medication may help in some situations.