It seems as if everyone knows someone suffering from migraines or they themselves suffer from migraines. Did you know that as many as 39 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide get migraines? Women get them 3 times more often than men. There is also something referred to as chronic migraines, which affect 4 million […]
The vestibular system is the main part of the body that is affected when one suffers from Meniere’s disease. This system is responsible for balance and coordination. Meniere’s disease is made up of four main symptoms: Tinnitus -- a ringing or other noise in the ear Vertigo -- the sensation that you or the things […]
Migraines can be extremely disabling and affect your life quality. Out of every four households in the United States, one household has someone suffering from migraines. The easiest thing to do seems to be grabbing a nearby bottle of pain relievers. However, while this may reduce pain during an attack, it does not address the […]
Vertigo is the sensation that you or the things in your environment are spinning. It is the false sense of movement. It is caused by a problem in the vestibular system. It is actually a symptom rather than a condition. Some of the following conditions have vertigo as a major symptom: Meniere’s disease: This condition […]
Some migraines affect the vision in one eye. This is often called a retinal migraine, an ocular migraine, or an ophthalmic migraine. It remains a mystery as to why this type of a migraine occurs. Some theories bring up the idea that it has to do with a lack of blood flow. If you have […]
Vertigo is the sensation that you or the things in the environment around you are spinning. A link has been discovered between the onset of vertigo and an injury to the head or neck. If you have been in a car accident, endured a sports injury, or even had a simple trip and fall, the […]
