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 […]
Migraines are often known as a debilitating kind of headache. The most common symptoms are as follows: Light and sound sensitivity Throbbing or pounding head pain, usually one-sided Nausea and vomiting These symptoms can be so unbearable that the best option is simply to lie down in a dark room until the episode passes. One […]
Vertigo very often is related to problems in the inner ear. There are multiple variables that can play into why someone is experiencing vertigo episodes. Here is a list of the most common ones: BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) happens when small calcium crystals get trapped in the inner ear. This leads to a disturbance […]
Migraines are a neurological disorder that causes such intense discomfort that it can be debilitating for the one suffering. Recently, the Journal of the American Headache Society reported that one of the side effects of frequent migraine episodes is progressive brain damage. In the study, the brains of 28 patients who had migraines were examined […]
Meniere’s disease is an inconvenient condition that can have multiple uncomfortable symptoms. The condition often develops due to excessive fluid in the ear – called hydrops – over a long course of time. However, hydrops is not always present when Meniere’s is diagnosed, which has caused researchers to take a closer look at the disease. […]
