Vertigone

BPPV

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a mechanical disorder of the semicircular canals of the inner ear. There are three of these ring-shaped canals in each ear, along with two other sensors that are able to sense gravity because they are capped by a bed of relatively heavy crystals. It is the shifting of theseContinue reading “BPPV”

How long do spells last?

Earlier blog pages have discussed the different feelings of dizziness that the inner ear can generate: spinning, tilting or rocking, and elevator sensations. The most common sensation indicating an inner ear problem is a feeling of whirling. The inner ear has three sensors for spinning, the semicircular canals. Because your head is firmly connected toContinue reading “How long do spells last?”

What triggers your dizzy spells?

Some spells come on out of the blue with no warning at all. Others can be set off by something you do, or something you encounter—a trigger. Spells with triggers are more likely to be benign, meaning that they often do not harm the ear. Spells that come on without any warning are more likelyContinue reading “What triggers your dizzy spells?”