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Vertigo, a feeling of spinning or dizziness, can be caused by various inner ear disorders. Some common inner ear causes of vertigo include:

1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): This condition occurs when small crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and move into the wrong part of the ear, causing dizziness.

2. Meniere's disease: This condition is caused by an excess of fluid in the inner ear, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

3. Vestibular neuritis: This condition is caused by an inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which controls balance and spatial orientation. It can cause dizziness, nausea, and vertigo.

4. Labyrinthitis: This condition is caused by an inflammation of the inner ear, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, and vertigo.

5. Acoustic neuroma: This is a rare, non-cancerous tumor that develops on the auditory nerve, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, and vertigo.

Treatment for inner ear causes of vertigo may include medications to control dizziness, vestibular rehabilitation therapy to improve balance, or surgery to remove the underlying cause, such as a tumor or excess fluid.