- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dizziness Caused by Inner Ear Crystals
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dizziness Caused by Inner Ear Crystals Liza Torborg August 6, 2016 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes BPPV, and is there a treatment for it? ANSWER: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is one of the most common causes of vertigo (dizziness)
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Number of disorders can trigger vertigo
Some people confuse vertigo with dizziness, but there is a difference Dizziness typically is a feeling of being lightheaded, or it may be a loss of balance that makes you unsteady on your feet Dizziness usually does not involve the feeling that either you or something in your environment is moving A number of disorders can trigger vertigo
- Don’t miss a quiet symptom of concussion - Mayo Clinic News Network
Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties A concussion
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Orthostatic hypotension is more than feeling dizzy . . .
A sudden drop in blood pressure can mean there is less blood available to reach your brain Symptoms of decreased blood flow to the brain may range from light-headedness, dizziness and fatigue to confusion, vision changes or fainting on standing Less commonly, you might have nausea, trouble breathing, headache, or neck or chest pain when standing
- Migraines and Vertigo - Mayo Clinic News Network
Vertigo It feels like the room is spinning around you Many bouts of vertigo are caused by crystals in your inner ear that come loose But for some vertigo sufferers, the dizziness happens thanks to migraine, the same condition that can cause severe headaches
- Weekend Wellness: Spells of dizziness a common problem with many . . .
Some types of prescription drugs can cause dizziness, too Some of the common ones include antidepressants, medications that control high blood pressure, sedatives, anti-seizure medications and tranquilizers A medical appointment can help narrow down the possibilities of what is causing your dizziness
- What Can Happen When Hypercalcemia Is Left Untreated?
Most often, the cause is a problem with the parathyroid glands and the hormone they produce You should have this condition evaluated further If left untreated, hypercalcemia can cause a variety of persistent symptoms and can lead to other health problems, including osteoporosis and kidney stones The body needs calcium to maintain bones
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Acoustic neuroma — to treat or not to treat?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year My doctor says I likely won't need treatment But I know others who have had the same condition and had surgery to remove the tumor Why would I not need any treatment? ANSWER: An acoustic neuroma, more accurately called a vestibular schwannoma, is a […]
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