Different Types of Dizziness
Feeling lightheaded? Woozy? A little dizzy? You’re not alone. Dizziness is one of the most common complaints general practitioners hear! Many different things can cause dizziness, which is why medical professionals distinguish between different types of dizziness. Vertigo: a spinning sensation. Disequilibrium: the feeling of being off-balance. Dizziness: can include light-headedness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. The spinning sensation of vertigo usually indicates an inner ear problem. The problem can be caused by any number of things, including head injury, virus, or problems with inner ear fluid. When things aren’t quite right in the inner ear, your brain gets incorrect messages about … Continue reading