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…

Dizziness

Why Am I feeling dizzy all the time?

Dizziness is a common feeling of being light-headed and unsteady that is not generally associated with a serious condition. Large population-based studies reported that dizziness affects around 15% to 20% of adults yearly. It is prevalent in women and its frequency increases with age [1]. What Are the Causes of Dizziness? The common causes of dizziness…