DR RV ANAND NEUROLOGIST CHENNAI MEENAKSHI HOSPITAL DIZZINESS/VERTIGO the most common symptoms of vertigo include 1.spinning[you or room around you] 2.tilting or swaying 3.feeling of imbalance these symptoms come and go, and may last seconds, hours or days.you may feel worse when you move your head, change positions[stand up or roll over], cough, or sneeze.along with vertigo you may 1.vomit or feel nauseous 2 have a headache or be sensitive to light or noise 3.see double, have trouble speaking or swallowing, or feel weak 4.feel short of breath or sweaty, have high heart beat