Neurology

We’ve talked about maneuvers and exercises that help remedy vertigo symptoms before.The Epley and Semont maneuvers are popular for their efficacy in treating Meniere’s disease. As part of a multi-pronged approach, they are an effective treatment method. Doctors may combine these techniques with medications and other remedies. These exercises can ease symptoms, especially when paired […]

You can stand up and remain stable when you walk, run or dance thanks to your inner ears. They have a complex and delicate system. Inside the ear there are sensitive bulbs, fluid-filled coils and minute hairs. Special membranes coat each hair. Each time you move your head, microscopic crystals on the membranes, tug on the hairs. This relays […]

If it wasn’t for your natural balance system, you wouldn’t be able to move without falling over. A series of signals passing to your brain from your eyes, inner ear, skin and muscles dictate balance. If you begin to experience sudden loss or balance to dizziness go to see your doctor. You will need emergency medical […]

It’s not easy living with vertigo. It’s also known as Meniere’s disease, and is the byproduct of poor inner ear balance. Aside from dizziness, there are other symptoms associated with Meniere’s. They include nausea, shaky hands, profuse sweating, eye movement, and a loss of orientation. It’s no easy affliction to live with, and it can cause […]

One of the toughest aspects of living with any disease or condition is dealing with triggers. Triggers are best explained as cues that lead to the onset of symptoms. In a simplified example, imagine the color yellow as a trigger. In the case of Meniere’s, you could exhibit worsening symptoms of vertigo from it. Triggers […]

Dizziness is a common condition among adults. In some cases, it can escalate to vertigo, which is a more severe condition. Vertigo affects almost 40% of people over the age of 40 years, at least once in their lifetime. Both dizziness and vertigo have a close relationship. Their causes are known, but sometimes these causes can be […]

According to research, 40% of people over age 40 will experience vertigo at least once in their life. This data is a confirmation that more work is needed on how to stop vertigo. Vertigo occurs when some parts of the ear cannot communicate to the brain. The cause: injuries, ear infections, aging, inflammation, or a blow to the head. However, those […]

At least 20% of vertigo patients have BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). It is one of the most common causes of vertigo in the U.S. BPPV is an abnormal sensation of motion. It is caused by changes in head position that alter head orientation in relation to gravity. These changes include: Lying down Looking up at a high shelf Getting […]

These do-it-yourself vertigo treatments will help prevent and get you through bouts of dizziness. These tips are so easy, anyone can do them! Take a Deep Breath Deep breathing provides the brain with enough oxygen. It also relaxes the nervous system. There are instances where you may feel dizzy because you are not breathing well. SummaryArticle NameDo-it-Yourself […]

Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness. It feels as though you, or the world around you is spinning, without any movement happening. One of its main causes is an imbalance of the inner ear. This is also known as Meniere’s Disease. Around 1 in every 1,000 people suffers from this ailment[1]. As well as dizziness, […]