Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours. However, severe vertigo caused by an underlying health condition may come and go over several weeks or months. In such cases, the vertigo ...

Dizziness can have many causes. It may be a symptom of vertigo, menopause, not drinking enough water or medication, or it could be a condition itself that becomes increasingly common as we age. Either ...

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 ...

Thousands of years ago, Chinese doctors discovered specific points on the body that when stimulated, cause therapeutic effects. These points, referred to as acupoints, may be stimulated using pressure ...

Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be unsettling. It can also knock you off-balance. A 2024 analysis published in the journal Age and ...

Vertigo can be an unsettling experience, causing dizziness and a sense of spinning. For many individuals, it hampers their daily activities and overall quality of life. In recent years, there has been ...

Your doctor may use tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, the head impulse test, the Romberg test, or the Fukuda-Unterberger ...

Some tips for managing dizziness from iron deficiency anemia include adding foods containing iron to the diet, lying down, keeping hydrated, and more. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of ...

Vertigo, characterized by a disorienting sensation of spinning or dizziness, can significantly disrupt daily life. For those who wear glasses, this unsettling feeling may manifest with greater ...

A patient in his mid-40s with a history of hypertension and noncompliance with medications presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of constant vertigo that is worse with motion. He ...

Anxiety can cause the body to react in strange and uncomfortable ways. From increased heart rate to gastrointestinal discomfort to vague aches and pains, we know now that anxiety and its resultant ...