Vertigo, usually due to an inner ear problem, is a specific kind of dizziness, a sense of you, or your environment, moving or spinning, when there is no movement. Learn more...
Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy," because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible problems. Lightheadedness is a feeling that you are about to faint or "pass out."