Dizziness is a common problem experienced by most people at some point during their lifetime. It can be described as lightheadedness, a feeling of imbalance or a false sensation of movement (vertigo).

Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? A: What you’re describing ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — Our 45-year-old daughter has recently been diagnosed with Meniere's disease. For five months, she suffered from bad headache, swishing sounds in her ear and a loss of balance. The ...

The most common cause of intermittent dizziness has a long name: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. Recent statistics show that about 10 percent of people older than 65 who are having ...

Everyone has experienced dizziness at some point in their life; whether it is the result of illness like the flu or something recreational like a carnival ride or merry-go-round. There are different ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Ears are complicated devices indeed. Not only do they allow us to hear, a special structure inside the ear is also largely responsible for our sense of balance. And sometimes, both hearing and balance ...

That weird, wobbly feeling where the room seems to tilt sideways isn’t just in your head. Well, technically it is, but you know what we mean. One minute you’re standing perfectly fine, and the next ...

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Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? A: What you're describing ...