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 ...

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

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 ...

Dizziness is common in older adults and has links to a higher risk of falls, disability, and an overall decline in health. It can have different causes, requiring a diagnosis to find the right ...

Often, sudden dizziness while sitting is due to fluctuations in blood pressure. Shifting positions or standing up quickly can cause your blood pressure to dip. This leads to lightheadedness or ...

Sudden dizziness upon standing, often in the morning, can signal orthostatic hypotension, a blood pressure drop. This occurs ...

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 ...

You know that feeling when you first stand up in the morning and the room seems to tilt slightly, or you feel momentarily unsteady like you’re on a boat that’s gently rocking? Most people brush off ...

A pinched nerve in the upper part of the spine, known as the cervical spine, can potentially cause dizziness. However, dizziness isn’t a common symptom of a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves typically ...

Dizziness isn’t just an inconvenience — it can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs medical attention. While occasional lightheadedness might not be cause for alarm, persistent or ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] In the last few years of her life, my stepmom ...