There are several disorders that cause a sudden very severe spell of vertigo. Usually this will be diagnosed as vestibular neuritis, a viral infection of the balance portion of the nerve to the inner ear that causes the nerve to shut down. A nerve can have sudden damage from a variety of other causes, andContinue reading “Something rare: Wallenberg syndrome “
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Ask the Doctor: Half Somersault tip
When using the Half Somersault maneuver for BPPV, do you keep your eyes open like you do during the Epley maneuver? Both of these maneuvers are used to treat BPPV, the form of vertigo that lasts for several seconds and is set off by rolling over in bed or arising quickly. When health care providersContinue reading “Ask the Doctor: Half Somersault tip”
Virtual Reality Headsets and Visual Dizziness
As more and more people engage in VR gaming, an unfortunate side effect has become clear: it can make you feel very dizzy, even to the point of feeling queasy. Why in the metaverse does this happen, and what can help reduce this problem?
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