Vertigo is sometimes described as dizziness by individuals who have experienced it. Vertigo and dizziness are similar, but they are not the same, and being able to tell the difference has a big impact on how your doctor prescribes treatment or diagnoses you. Understanding what each one is plays a big role in your getting […]
Vertigo is one of the most common medical symptoms experienced by people today, and the odds of getting vertigo increase significantly after age 40. If you are experiencing this false sensation of movement, what should you know? Here are 8 facts about dizziness and vertigo followed by a natural way to find relief. #1 Vertigo […]
Disequilibrium, dizziness, and vertigo are all common symptoms that patients seek care from their doctors for. These conditions can stem from a peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the organs that control balance in the inner ear) or a central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more components of the central nervous system that […]
Vertigo is quite a common condition affecting as many as 10 percent of people in the United States under the age of 40. Once someone passes the age of 40, the number jumps to 40 percent! In recent years, 2.5 percent of visits to the emergency department were from vertigo. Most of the time, vertigo […]
When we have a normal sense of balance, it’s not something we typically think about. We are able to rise from sitting or walk to check the mail without concern. However, for someone suffering from vertigo, these simple tasks can be exhausting, and sometimes even dangerous. The unsteadiness that comes along with a vertigo attack […]
If you suffer from Meniere’s disease, you know well the symptoms that accompany this rare condition—vertigo, tinnitus, a full feeling in the affected ear, and temporary hearing loss. It often requires an ear, nose, and throat specialist to get an official diagnosis. Once Meniere’s is diagnosed, there are numerous recommended treatments to care for the […]
Vertigo is one of the most common health ailments, and it is a form of dizziness that makes everything seem like it is spinning. Let’s address 3 questions about vertigo. The answers may surprise you. Which Is More Important to Balance: The Ear or the Big Toe? Many are under the mistaken impression that a […]
The fact is that just about everyone experiences dizziness at one time or another. When we’re kids, we do it on purpose, spinning in a circle or getting on the merry-go-round and having someone else spin us. As a grown up, however, dizziness can be concerning. How can you tell an isolated incident from something […]
Vertigo is a very common health condition that involves the sensation of things being in movement around the body when no motion is taking place. A classic example is the feeling that the room is spinning around a person who is standing still, sitting, or even lying down. Here are a few things you may […]
When dizziness or vertigo hits, it can cause a person anxiety. One minute he is fine and the next he is feeling lightheaded or as if he may lose his balance and fall. It is a very common reason why people seek out medical care. What are some common reasons for dizzy spells? A sudden […]
