 [ Symptoms ] 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 has not stopped and it has been three days [ Disease ] 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