Take Your Brain for a Spin!
Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 23, 2022
Question 1/11
Vertigo is the same as lightheadedness.
- True
- False
Question 2/11
You're more likely to get vertigo when you're:
- A child
- An adult
- It doesn't matter
Question 3/11
Where in your body would you find the key structures for balance?
- Spine
- Legs and feet
- Inner ear
Question 4/11
What did the main character in Alfred Hitchcock's film Vertigo fear?
- Spinning
- Heights
- Death
Question 5/11
What might cause vertigo?
- Runner's knee
- Heart attack
- Migraine headache
Question 6/11
The most common type of vertigo can be treated with a simple head exercise.
- True
- False
Question 7/11
Does anxiety trigger vertigo?
- Yes
- No
Question 8/11
When you have trouble with dizziness, your primary care doctor may send you to a specialist called an:
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopedist
- Otolaryngologist
Question 9/11
One way to ease vertigo is to take:
- Antihistamines
- Aspirin
- Zinc supplements
Question 10/11
Can playing video games lead to vertigo?
- Yes
- No
Question 11/11
A great exercise to improve your balance is:
- Boxing
- Tai chi
- Water aerobics