the er doctor may be correct since inner ear disorders are really high on the diagnostic possibilities. most care cause by viruses that are self-limiting so if you can hang in there another week or so it may resolve. if not your doctor should send ot you an ent specialist -- one that specializes in inner ear problems (neurotologist) for a higher-level diagnostic work-up. this may include an mri and a variety of inner ear diagnostic tests.
what tests should my doctor be conducting to diagnose the cause of my vertigo? i was diagnosed at the er this weekend. . i woke up feeling a little dizzy then about an hr after i woke up i felt a constant spinning sensation accompanied by severe nausea and vomitting everytime i moved. the er dr diagnosed vertigo caused by a virus inducing swelling in my inner ear. i was prescribed medications for the dizziness and nausea but the spinning hasn't stopped and it has been three days.