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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
