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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vertigo is the sensation that the world is spinning around you, even though you’re not moving. Although its symptoms are similar, vertigo is distinct from other forms of dizziness: those who suffer ...

While dizziness is a part of migraine for many, perhaps you have suspicions of additional causes of this symptom, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Learn about the cause of BPPV, how it’s ...

The emotional, functional and physical effects of vertigo on patients with vestibular migraine were shown to be more significant compared with the experiences of patients with benign paroxysmal ...

Sudden dizzy spells, also known as vertigo, are incredibly jarring. And that’s only exacerbated by the fact that, if you didn’t just hit the booze, the episodes can be extremely difficult to ...

The clinical interplay between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vitamin D deficiency has gained substantial attention in recent years. BPPV, characterised by brief, recurrent episodes ...

A report of several individuals experiencing sudden episodes of vertigo, or room-spinning dizziness, after use of a handheld massage gun, was published in the May 2024 issue of the Journal of the ...