Dizziness, or vertigo, is a surprisingly common problem that can throw our lives off balance as we get older. This sensation of moving or spinning is more common in women than men, and often seem to ...

After 50, your likelihood of developing a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) increases. This condition is known to cause lightheadedness, nausea, and “the spins" — which is ...

Most people would probably be insulted if somebody said rocks were in their heads. However, every human has dust-sized, microscopic crystals in their inner ears to help with balance. A displacement of ...

For the last 41 years Debbie Chickadel has felt like she is always on an airplane. She constantly hears a pop, pop, pop in her ears and feels like she's spinning. Blinking to rest her eyes has the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The emotional, functional and physical effects of vertigo on patients with vestibular migraine were shown to be more significant compared with the experiences of patients with benign paroxysmal ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Vertigo is an intense ...

For benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the overall positive rate for positional tests is significantly higher in the morning than in the evening, according to a study published online Oct. 6 ...

The clinical interplay between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vitamin D deficiency has gained substantial attention in recent years. BPPV, characterised by brief, recurrent episodes ...

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying disease. Treatment of the underlying condition often results in treatment of vertigo. In mild cases symptoms of vertigo may resolve without treatment. Medications ...

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.