Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours, but severe cases can persist for months.Peripheral vertigo is mainly caused by ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Vertigo is a condition that many people are familiar with, but not everyone understands its complexities or underlying causes. If you’ve ever felt like you or your surroundings were spinning ...

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 ...

If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is a treatment for dizziness: That’s the message Sarah Campbell, PT, DPT, OCS has been bringing to patients at Avalanche Physical Therapy in Silverthorne since 2017. As a board certified ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Vertigo is caused by a disturbance of the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. [iStockphoto] Have you ever felt like the world around you is spinning, tilting and ...