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 ...

I wrote a column on vertigo a few years ago. I had my first bout with it then, and some lesser episodes since. I had a few people this week dealing with some symptoms similar to vertigo, so I figure ...

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 ...

Vertigo is the sensation that a person’s surroundings are spinning or moving. It has many potential causes, including inner ear or nervous system disorders. Ear infections, migraine, Ménière’s disease ...

Most people have felt woozy or lightheaded at least once in their lives. But feeling dizzy several times a month is much more common in people over age 65 — and it’s a big reason for seeing the doctor ...

Dizziness after an elevator ride can be linked to motion sickness, vertigo, anxiety, and other conditions. You can manage this sensation by trying a few different options. There are more than a ...