For up to 10 percent of the population—and close to half of people over the age of 40—vertigo is more than just an Alfred Hitchcock movie. A leading Westchester authority, Dr. Stephen Marks, attending ...

Not all dizziness is created equal. When the room starts spinning, or you feel unsteady on your feet, the source of your dizziness makes all the difference in how quickly you should seek treatment and ...

Q: 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 precautions to take ...

Most people have felt woozy or lightheaded at least once in their lives. But feeling dizzy several times a month is much more common in people over age 65 — and it’s a big reason for seeing the doctor ...

As many as 30 percent of people older than 60 experience dizziness at some point, about 50 percent after age 85.

Occupational exposure to noise and/or vibrations is associated with the presence of vertigo, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. A history of gout is ...

Vertigo describes an unpleasant, spinning sensation when a person is not in motion. It can make them feel unsteady on their feet, and they may need help to remain standing. Many individuals with ...

Explore how this specialized treatment helps people to regain balance and conquer vertigo. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a treatment for balance disorders. It can help support people who are ...

You know that feeling when you first stand up in the morning and the room seems to tilt slightly, or you feel momentarily unsteady like you’re on a boat that’s gently rocking? Most people brush off ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 86-year-old mother wears hearing aids, has tinnitus and is constantly dizzy. She also has atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and some anxiety issues. She has had several ...

Dear Dr. Gott: You recently published an article about a 15-year-old boy who complained of dizziness, tunnel vision, blackouts and other symptoms. My husband had similar problems several years ago ...