Dizziness or vertigo is the third leading cause of an emergency room visit. It may be responsible for up to 11% of emergency room visits. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo many account for up to 42% of the cases of vertigo. This is a very distressing symptom that I have had myself. I was walking into a building and it hit suddenly. In an instant, I was nauseated and spinning. I could barely get into the building.
Bill, I’m so glad you are writing about vertigo and tinnitus. Such a common problem and so easy to diagnose most of the time, very difficult to diagnose rarely. So, it’s both a horse and a zebra. In my practice, I was surprised to discover among the older set how often ear waxy build up was associated with vertigo. Not supposed to be, but is. I hope you’ll write more on this subject. Best, David
Bill, I’m so glad you are writing about vertigo and tinnitus. Such a common problem and so easy to diagnose most of the time, very difficult to diagnose rarely. So, it’s both a horse and a zebra. In my practice, I was surprised to discover among the older set how often ear waxy build up was associated with vertigo. Not supposed to be, but is. I hope you’ll write more on this subject. Best, David
I remember that my mother, in her late 80's, learned to do this. And it worked. So simple.