Meniere’s disease can strike when a person least expects it. Attacks can result in severe vertigo, debilitating tinnitus, a feeling of fullness in the ear, and even some temporary hearing loss. When an episode begins, it may mean hours of misery for the patient. One...
Almost everyone has experienced dizziness or vertigo at one time or another. Approximately 69 million of those living in the United States have reported having some sort of dizziness. The vestibular system is the part of the body that is responsible for balance. This...
Vertigo is often considered the sensation of spinning—either the person or the things around him seem to be moving when they are not. This sensation can last from 10 minutes to 2 hours. It may be accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. Once the dizziness has resolved,...
Vertigo is the sensation that the person or the things around him are spinning. Similar conditions include dizziness and disequilibrium. When things like this occur, one may wonder what has caused it. Often, it can be linked back to a misalignment of the upper neck...
Even though both vertigo and disequilibrium are described as feeling dizzy, they each have their own characteristics. It is important to know the difference, especially if a person suffers from one of them. Vertigo: A feeling that the person or the things around him...
