Vertigo is an extremely common medical complaint. When you feel like the world is spinning out of control around you, or that you are moving when you're actually still, it can be a frightening experience. There are many causes of vertigo, including Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and several other conditions that cause [...]
Meniere’s disease, so named all the way back in 1861, is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear. Symptoms of Meniere’s include episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus. Meniere’s is considered an incurable disease and is typically managed through dietary changes, medications, and other therapies. Coping with Meniere’s disease can be a [...]
More often than not, vertigo is the result of a problem with the inner ear. Within the inner ear are fluid-filled canals that act as sensors for our bodies. Movement of this fluid lets the brain know how the head and body are positioned so that balance can be maintained. The inner ear is responsible [...]
Meniere’s disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. The inner ear serves two roles; it plays an important part in hearing as well as your sense of balance. When a person is suffering from Meniere’s disease, these two functions can be dramatically compromised. Meniere’s is characterized by episodes of vertigo, which can be [...]