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 ...

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

Vertigo is a stronger feeling than simple dizziness. It makes a person feel as if they or their surroundings are spinning, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dizziness is a common complaint associated with multiple causes and resultant morbidity; however, it remains unclear whether symptomatic dizziness is associated with all-cause and cause-specific ...

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 ...

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 ...