The most common vestibular disorder is called BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. It affects over 150,000 people every year. One of the most bothersome issues caused by BPPV are severe vertigo episodes usually triggered by changes in head position. By learning the meaning of each of the words that this condition is named after, [...]
Vertigo, for many sufferers, is an exceedingly inconvenient condition, sometimes resulting in the person dropping to the ground due to a sudden episode. If you have ever spun around long enough that when you stand still your equilibrium can’t catch up, and the world continues to spin about you, then you have experienced what it [...]
Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear thought to come about when excess fluid builds up in the inner ear. It most commonly occurs in people between 20 and 50 years of age. Symptoms can come on suddenly, and include: Disabling vertigo attacks Fluctuating hearing loss Ringing in the affected ear [...]
Vertigo can be described as the sensation of feeling like the room is spinning around you, or that you yourself are spinning when you're really still. If you've ever spun around and around as a child or played a game of "dizzy bat", you were able to create a very temporary version of what vertigo [...]
Due to a popular film of the same name, vertigo is often confused with the fear of high places. What really is vertigo and what can be done for it? These are some of the questions we will be addressing in this article. What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a medical condition causing you to [...]
It is not an uncommon occurrence for vertigo patients who find their way to our office to have experienced some type of injury to the head or neck in the past. Vertigo is a common complaint following a neck injury. It can come on soon after the incident or in some cases can arrive weeks [...]
Meniere’s disease is debilitating for the one suffering as it affects a person’s balance system. It is known for: Severe vertigo Tinnitus – ringing in the ears A feeling of fullness in the affected ear Hearing loss that can become permanent if not cared for Those suffering from Meniere’s can often only think about when [...]
Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear. It is known for: Vertigo – a false sensation of movement Severe tinnitus – ringing in the ears A feeling of fullness or pressure in the affected ear Hearing loss that may become permanent if not cared for The reason Meniere’s occurs has not been agreed [...]
One may wonder where the name Meniere’s disease came from? This condition is named after a French doctor who proposed that the symptoms of this condition came from the inner ear rather than the brain – the current belief in 1861. The symptoms he was referring to are: Vertigo – a spinning sensation Loss of [...]
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 [...]
A Vertigo attack can be extremely disturbing. All of a sudden, the room is spinning around you, and you struggle to maintain balance. Vertigo attacks can also be accompanied by nausea, headaches, sweating, and ringing in the ears. Although there are several causes for vertigo, it’s important to understand how the brain receives signals about [...]