Migraines are a prevalent neurological condition with over 18% of adult women and 6% of adult men suffering from the illness. Doctors suspect that glitches in the nerve pathways and chemicals in the brain cause them. Even though they are widespread, migraine symptoms, triggers, and episodes can be unique for every person experiencing them. In […]

Vertigo is the sensation that you or your environment is spinning even when you’re holding perfectly still. Medical specialists consider vertigo to be caused by problems in the inner ear and the brain, areas which are responsible in maintaining balance and eye movements. The condition affects as many as 70 million Americans. Some of its […]

Many people mistakenly assume every bad headache is a migraine. While it is possible that the headache is a migraine, it’s not always the case. But how do you know if you have a migraine or another type of headache? Let’s have a quick look at migraines so you’ll know for sure the next time […]

Vertigo is commonly described as a false sensation that the world around you is spinning, tilting, or rocking. The symptom alone is not dangerous, but if it occurs during certain activities such as driving a car or climbing a ladder, the potential for harm is severe. The fear of having another vertigo episode can cause […]

Nearly half of the world’s population suffers from migraines or headaches, according to recent estimates. Dealing with life’s daily stresses is compounded for those with a headache disorder, and even more so if they would like an actual diagnosis so they can treat the problem. Another challenge for headache sufferers is finding a physician who […]

Meniere's disease involves a series of symptoms that impact your ability to hear and balance.  People who suffer from Meniere's disease have too much fluid built up within the inner ear that results in a combination of effects, including the following: Vertigo attacks Tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in the ear) Episodic hearing loss A sensation […]