Vertigo Basics

Take the first steps to solve vertigo

If you’re having vertigo for the first time and want to figure out why, this is a good place to start

Making the diagnosis: The first spell

Often you can make a diagnosis by reviewing how the problem first began.

What triggers your dizzy spells?

If you have noticed that you have certain triggers, you can often figure out the underlying problem.

How long do spells last?

One of the better ways to make a diagnosis is by looking at the length of the spells.

Recurrent dizzy spells

Having a spells over and over and feeling normal in between in a key clue to figure out the disease.

Beyond Dizziness: Other symptoms of vestibular disease

By looking at other symptoms in addition to vertigo, you can often narrow down the diagnosis.

Why does vertigo make me sick?

Vertigo and nausea go hand-in-hand. Why does this happen?

Dizziness: Fainting vs. Inner ear disease

Dizziness and vertigo are not the same. Are you feeling motion, or are you faint? Learn the difference.

Is it all in your head?

Dizziness is often blamed on anxiety, depression and other similar conditions. Is this true?

The truth about exercise

Exercise benefits people with dizziness. We explain why in this post.

What if exercise worsens your vertigo?

People often avoid exercise when they are dizzy. Is this the right move?

BPPV : General information

Start reading here if you have “crystals” causing your dizziness, or spells while in bed.

BPPV : The Video

Our most popular video teaches you how to resolve your dizziness at home.

Vestibular Migraine

Dizziness in young people is often due to this condition.

Sudden inner ear damage

Labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, and infection in the ear can set off prolonged dizziness.

What causes sudden inner ear damage?

Learn the basics of infection and damage affecting your ear.

Drugs and dizziness

Many drugs cause dizziness, some more than others.

Stopping the spins

Here are tips and tricks to help you control your dizziness.

The problem of falling

Being off-balance can hurt you even more than the dizziness that causes it.

How are imbalance and dizziness connected?

Learn why being dizzy can cause staggering or falls.

Aging and multisensory imbalance

Older people develop poor balance. Read here to learn how this happens.

Sleepy all the time?  Snoring can make you dizzy

Snoring can be damaging and also causes dizzy spells and vertigo.

Dizziness: Video camera vision

Trouble focusing when turning your head? We explain this odd symptom.

Dizziness: Tilting and elevator feelings

Vertigo isn’t always circular. Here are some other forms to notice.

Which ear, which vertigo diagnosis?

Noticing which ear is acting up can help you find out what to do next.