Various conditions during service can cause ear issues that lead to
peripheral vertigo. Continued exposure to loud machinery over time or sudden
exposure to extremely loud noises like explosions can cause ear damage.
Damaging sounds, foreign objects inside the ear, or head trauma sustained
during service can also lead to conditions such as a perforated eardrum or
infections—placing you at greater risk for experiencing vertigo.
After service, if your inner ear’s ability to drain fluid has been
negatively affected by noise exposure, you may develop a vertigo-causing
condition. Injuries or illnesses caused by your time in service can also
lead to lasting ear damage and, by extension, vertigo.