Central vestibular disorders are vertigo diseases that affect the brain. They are called central because the brain is a major part of the central nervous system. Problems in the inner ear are grouped together as peripheral vertigo because their causes lie outside the brain.
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Something rare: Wallenberg syndrome
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 “
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?
Ending Vertigo Today 