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. […]

Tension headaches are the most prevalent kind of headache that adults experience.  Upwards of 80% of people have had a tension headache at some point or another. These headaches are often described as feeling like a band is tightening around their head.  There are a number of known triggers for tension headaches, such as eye […]

Vertigo attacks can be scary, with their unpredictable nature as well as the sudden sensation that the world is rapidly spinning around you. You may even experience symptoms of nausea, headaches, vomiting or ringing in the ears. A vertigo attack can last as short as a few minutes and up to several hours. There are […]

Migraine headaches may be common among millions of people worldwide, but that does not make them anymore bearable. In fact, in the US an estimated 38 million people have a migraine at some point in their life. The question is, why do they happen? Does age have something to do with it? Migraines can affect […]

Dizziness does not quite sum up the experience of disequilibrium, since this word is often associated with vertigo and lightheadedness. It is valuable to know how to correctly describe these conditions so that your doctor is equipped with the most accurate information to meet your specific needs.   Disequilibrium or Vertigo? Vertigo could be described […]