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 […]
Vertigo is a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning about. It is one of the most common reasons for people to seek care from their family physician. Many people try to cope with it for weeks or even months before looking for help, hoping it will eventually go away. However, in […]
Meniere’s disease can be very frustrating for the person who has to cope with it. It comes with such symptoms as ringing in the ears (tinnitus), a feeling of congestion or fullness in the affected ear, vertigo (a spinning sensation), and hearing loss that may become permanent if not cared for properly. Meniere’s disease is […]
If someone says he feels dizzy, as if the room is spinning, he may be suffering from vertigo. Vertigo is a sensation that the person or the things around him are moving when there is actually no movement. Vertigo is one of the main symptoms of Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is known for the following […]
Having your first attack of vertigo can be very frightening. You may be perfectly fine one moment -- even lying in bed relaxing -- and the next thing you know the entire room is spinning around you, or you may feel as if your body is spinning. You may not even be able to stand […]
Vertigo is a very disabling condition. You usually have to lie down until it passes. It is known for a spinning sensation. You might feel as if you or the environment around you is spinning, tilting, swaying, or off balance. If you suffer from vertigo, your main concern is finding a way to make it […]
