Many times, people use dizziness and vertigo interchangeably, but there is a difference. While they are both balance problems, dizziness is an overall feeling of being unbalanced. With vertigo, there ...

Dizziness and giddiness may happen for various reasons. Sometimes, an underlying cause is the trigger for these symptoms, and treating the associated condition can help relieve them. Dizziness and ...

You can take prescription and over-the-counter medication to treat dizziness, but it’s important to know what’s causing it. You may need a doctor’s exam and guidance to find the most effective ...

Dizziness when lying down might be caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is not dangerous and can be treated with simple exercises. Serious causes of dizziness include a stroke ...

Vertigo refers to a false sense of motion that can occur regardless of whether a person is moving. Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 83-year-old female. A month ago, I woke up with vertigo, thought it was caused by a plugged ear, and went to the doctor with this complaint. He cleaned my ear and told me to ...

For up to 10 percent of the population—and close to half of people over the age of 40—vertigo is more than just an Alfred Hitchcock movie. A leading Westchester authority, Dr. Stephen Marks, attending ...

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