There are a number of things that can cause a person to experience dizziness, such as standing too quickly. Other things that may throw off one’s stability are sensitivity to sound, light, and movement or visual disturbances. This can interfere with a person’s daily activities and their ability to concentrate. All of this seems to [...]
There are a number of symptoms that are commonly associated with Meniere's disease. These include tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, and a feeling of ear fullness. Episodes where symptoms are experienced come and go, some lasting just minutes while others last for hours. The condition is also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. Taking each word in that [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling condition that seems to be able to strike just about anyone at any time. A shocking 400,000 people in America have this condition, with one new person being diagnosed every hour. Even more staggering is the amount of money spent in medical costs for MS. This number comes in [...]
Vertigo and dizziness are some of the main reasons a person visits their primary care doctor. In fact, as much as 6% of visits are due to dizziness. After the age of 40, 2 out of every 5 people are affected, and it continues to become more common as a person ages. Episodes can range [...]
Vertigo and its cause remain a mystery among the medical community. The reason behind vertigo is discovered in only 50% of all cases. Often, it is due to a head or neck injury. A study was performed in 2006 with 60 patients who were suffering from vertigo. Out of those 60, 56 of them recalled [...]
Two medical doctors from Germany have devoted much of their time to researching upper neck problems in babies and how their overall health is affected. Dr. Gutman’s research began back in the 1960’s. He published his findings in 1987. This information pointed to a link between ear infections, torticollis, colic, and other childhood illnesses and [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 400,000 people living in America. Every hour one more person gets this startling diagnosis. Unfortunately, most people find out the bad news when they are supposed to be in the prime of their life, with many years of vitality left. Financial stress comes along with the MS diagnosis. An estimated [...]
Meniere’s disease is an inner ear problem that makes patients feel like they are spinning (called vertigo) and affects their hearing. It is quite disabling causing a person to not be able to complete the most basics parts of a daily routine. An attack of Meniere’s can be brought about by being overly tired, having [...]
Meniere’s disease is a condition that affects the Vestibular system (responsible for maintaining balance and knowing where the body is located relative to its surroundings) and usually presents when a person is between the ages of 20 and 50. Neither gender seems to be more affected than the other by this condition. What is Meniere’s? [...]
