What causes BPPV, and is there a treatment for it? A: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is one of the most common causes of vertigo (dizziness). BPPV is characterized by sudden bursts of ...

The first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says. Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's disease, vestibular ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. As far back as a teenager, Dorothy de Souza Guedes remembers dealing with vertigo. “Most kids enjoyed ...

Angela RobertsonA mom to a new baby, Angela Robertson hadn't been able to play with her infant daughter on the floor for over ...

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 ...

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 ...

Balance is what allows us to stay on our feet, walk, run and even dance. Unfortunately, for many people, the balance system fails to function properly. Poor balance can lead to falls, difficulty ...

Q. I have been having episodes of dizziness over the last few days that make me feel like I’m spinning. The spells typically occur when I roll over in bed. My doctor says that I have vertigo and ...

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She felt "room-spinning" dizziness. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Air bubbles trapped in a woman's inner ear caused her to ...

Have you ever felt like the world around you is spinning, tilting and swaying, making it hard to keep your balance even when you're standing still? That sensation might be vertigo, a dizzying ...