Template:Central vs. peripheral causes of vertigo table
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Central vs. Peripheral Causes of Vertigo
| Peripheral | Central | |
| Onset | Sudden | Sudden or slow |
| Severity | Intense spinning | Ill defined, less intense |
| Pattern | Paroxysmal, intermittent | Constant |
| Aggravated by position/movement | Yes | Variable |
| Nausea/diaphoresis | Frequent | Variable |
| Nystagmus | Horizontal and unidirectional | Vertical and/or multidirectional |
| Fatigue of symptoms/signs | Yes | No |
| Hearing loss/tinnitus | May occur | Does not occur |
| Abnormal tympanic membrane | May occur | Does not occur |
| CNS symptoms/signs | Absent | Usually present |