What Is Vertigo?-HealthQM

What Drugs Are Used to Treat Vertigo?

Vertigo is an illusion of being in movement or that your surrounding is in movement. It manifests with nausea, vomiting, sweating, and walking difficulty. Treatment of acute vertigo and associated nausea and vomiting involves the following drugs [1]: 1. What Are the Most Common Causes of Vertigo? Vertigo can be caused by acute unilateral vestibular…

Balance Disorders-HealthQM

What Causes Balance Issues in Older Adults?

A balance issue is a feeling of being unsteady, dizzy, confused, floating, spinning, or lightheaded. There are many disorders and conditions that cause balance issues: 1. Which Part of the Body Controls Balance? The body balance is controlled by different systems and organs including the inner ears, vision, touch, and muscles [1]. The inner ear…

How hearing works HealthQM

How Does the Brain Processes Sound?

Sounds are detected by the ears in the form of vibrations and transformed into nerve impulses by specialized neurons which then transmit the sound (auditory) information to the auditory cortex for processing. The auditory cortex is located in the temporal lobe of the brain. The transmission of the auditory information through neurons to the auditory…