Kristy Carabello, of Philadelphia, was diagnosed with two kinds of vestibular disorders, Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine, after experiencing frequent and serious episodes of vertigo. She ...

(HealthDay News) — The risk of stroke is low following emergency department discharge with a diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorder; however, some strokes are being misdiagnosed as peripheral ...

An implanted device is showing promise in patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH), a debilitating condition that significantly impairs balance. Early research suggests the modified ...

Vestibular symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, and unsteadiness are commonly encountered in doctors' offices and emergency rooms, but it is estimated that up to 80% of patients are not correctly ...

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...

A few years ago, I was out hiking when the world suddenly tilted. The ground felt unsteady, and I was sure I was about to fall. What followed was a parade of specialists and a battery of uncomfortable ...

Chronic subjective dizziness is a balance disorder common in young adults. Symptoms last for hours at a time and persist for months or years. Treatments include medication and therapy. Chronic ...

Existing research shows a link between hearing loss and the risk of dementia, and a new study adds to growing evidence that vestibular loss can increase dementia risk as well. Results from this work, ...

“Are you practicing your skiing?” a colleague quipped at a conference at Myrtle Beach. “Did you hike here?” asked the server at a restaurant in downtown Hendersonville. “What are those poles for?” ...

Whether a particular balance disorder has a cure is often dependent on its cause. Many balance disorders can be cured or managed with treatment. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images A balance ...