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 Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways The Semont maneuver helps treat dizziness and vertigo from BPPV by repositioning calcium crystals in the inner ear. During the Semont ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever suffered from an episode of vertigo, then you already know how debilitating it can be, and you never want it to happen again. Vertigo is a sensation where the environment around you ...

Occupational exposure to noise and/or vibrations is associated with the presence of vertigo, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. A history of gout is ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 79-year-old male. I have had three heart-bypass surgeries. I am under the care of a cardiologist and a defibrillator specialist. My problem is vertigo/dizziness. This started in ...