Intoxication with drugs that affect the vestibular system can cause dizziness and imbalance. There is often nystagmus, abnormal jerking eye movements that indicate that the vestibular system is not working properly. Usually there is also a tendency to stagger when walking, called ataxia. Most of these drugs affect the cerebellum of the brain, a partContinue reading “Drugs and dizziness”
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Vestibular Migraine
Migraines are a common inherited form of severe headache, often on one side of the head. Nausea and worsening with bright lights or loud noises is typical. People with migraine are more sensitive to all sensations than other people, including sensitivity to motion, dizziness and pain. Reduced blood flow in the brain can cause temporaryContinue reading “Vestibular Migraine”
Ending Vertigo Today 