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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
