Should you do vestibular exercises after BPPV?

A reader whose BPPV resolved with maneuvers wonders whether there is any benefit or downside to doing other vestibular exercises after BPPV is over, like turning the head left and right while walking or moving the head rapidly up- and downward or diagonally. There are many different vestibular exercises that are used for an assortmentContinue reading “Should you do vestibular exercises after BPPV?”

Aural vertigo comes in two flavors

By far the most common cause of inner-ear-related vertigo is BPPV, with brief spins brought on by lying down or rolling over in bed.  However, there are many other causes of vertigo, and it can be very confusing to figure out which one is the problem if you have something more complicated than BPPV.  OneContinue reading “Aural vertigo comes in two flavors”

Which ear, which vertigo diagnosis?

It can be hard to figure out which ear is the source of the vertigo you are experiencing.   It’s possible to do this if your vertigo has one of these characteristics: If you can set off the vertigo with movement, you can use the movement as a clue.  If the vertigo comes on when lyingContinue reading “Which ear, which vertigo diagnosis?”