It’s eight o’clock on a Tuesday morning and I’m wobbling across my bedroom like a tentative toddler. The floor dips beneath ...

BPPV is the most common inner ear disorder, accounting for 20 percent of cases of those evaluated for dizziness. It can affect people of any age, though it is rare in children and most common in ...

Vertigo affects millions of people worldwide, creating a disorienting sensation where the world seems to spin uncontrollably around them. This debilitating condition goes far beyond simple dizziness, ...

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 ...

Feeling as if the room is spinning is fine when you’re on the teacups ride (if you enjoy that type of thing). But experiencing random dizzy spells throughout the day is nothing short of unnerving. The ...

Shortness of breath when walking short distances can occur suddenly or be a chronic condition. It should be evaluated, as it ...

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 ...

Dizziness ranks among the most common complaints bringing people to medical attention, affecting nearly everyone at some point during their lives. This sensation encompasses several distinct ...

Most people have felt woozy or lightheaded at least once in their lives. But feeling dizzy several times a month is much more common in people over age 65 — and it’s a big reason for seeing the doctor ...

Dizziness means different things to different people. Dr. Joseph Corey, an expert in neurology at Trinity Health, breaks down the causes of dizziness, and how it happens. Disclaimer: This is sponsored ...

Q: What are the most common causes dizziness? Clemens: The most common is Benign Poroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. There are calcium crystals that line the inner wall of the vestibular area and ...