Some people may use the term dizziness when referring to vertigo, disequilibrium, or dizziness itself. It is important to know how each of these conditions differ and how to find help in alleviating them. Let’s take a closer look at each one and what it feels like: Dizziness: Feeling woozy, faint, or light-headed Vertigo: Feeling […]
When one thinks of vertigo—a false sensation that either the person or the things around him are moving, or spinning—he does not usually think of it in connection with children. However, it is more common than you may think. In fact, one out of every twenty children in the USA has had a bout with […]
It may be surprising to learn that children also suffer from vertigo. The facts are that upwards of 5% of those under the age of 17 in America have episodes of dizziness or balance problems. This is just a little more common in girls (5.7%) than boys (5%). What causes this spinning sensation? Ear infections […]
Vertigo is the sensation of feeling off balance; either you might feel as if the world is spinning around your or that you are spinning. Vertigo is a hallmark symptom of Meniere's disease and can certainly be one of the most difficult ones to cope with. Meniere's is a disorder that affects the inner ear […]
Vertigo refers to a sensation of either movement when there is none or inaccurately sensed movement. Often patients associate vertigo with the feeling of spinning. In particular, if vertigo begins when the head moves into certain positions, this is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (often just shortened to positional vertigo). What Causes Vertigo Vertigo […]
Vertigo is a common problem in the United States and becomes even more common as a person ages. For those over the age of 40, a vertigo episode will occur for 40% of the population. Many suffer from chronic bouts and may even experience a drop attack—a vertigo attack that comes on so suddenly and […]
