If you’ve had dizziness and gone to see someone about it, you may have worried whether this is a real disease, or if you’re just nuts. Maybe a doctor or a friend thought that your problem could be psychological. If a disease can’t be seen easily on exams or tests, it can mistakenly be chalkedContinue reading “Is it all in your head?”
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Cerebellar strokes: a dangerous form of vertigo
We’ve been discussing vertigo that comes from the brain. Today’s topic is a form of stroke that can be mistaken for other kinds of vertigo but is far more serious. The cerebellum is a bun-shaped structure lying under the back of the brain next to the spinal cord. It is involved in smooth coordination ofContinue reading “Cerebellar strokes: a dangerous form of vertigo”
Vertigo and ion channels
Vertigo comes in many forms. Some of these are inherited, due to changes in genes (mutations) that control brain balance or inner ear function. These rare genetic causes of vertigo tend to run in families. The brain uses electricity to transmit information, so it is important that the “wiring” is done properly and that balanceContinue reading “Vertigo and ion channels”
Ending Vertigo Today 