“DIZZINESS” is an Umbrella Term
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): The most common cause of vertigo, it occurs when small crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and affect balance.
Meniere's Disease: A disorder of the inner ear causing severe dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear.
Concussion: A mild traumatic brain injury that can disrupt vestibular function, causing dizziness, vertigo, and balance disturbances.
Migraine: Vestibular migraines are migraines that include vertigo, dizziness, or balance problems without necessarily causing a headache.
Vestibular Neuritis: An inflammation of the vestibular nerve (which connects the inner ear to the brain), leading to intense dizziness and balance issues.
MDDS (Mal de Débarquement Syndrome): A condition where individuals experience a persistent sensation of rocking or swaying, often triggered after a sea or air trip. “Motion Sickness!”
Dysautonomia: A condition where the autonomic nervous system malfunctions, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and instability of heart rate and blood pressure.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A disease that affects the central nervous system, causing symptoms like vertigo, balance problems, fatigue, and muscle weakness due to nerve damage.
3PD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness): A chronic condition where dizziness and unsteadiness are triggered by motion or visual stimuli, lasting for months or longer.
Labyrinthitis: An inner ear infection or inflammation that causes vertigo, dizziness, and hearing loss due to the affected vestibular labyrinth.
Stroke: Damage to the brain from a stroke can affect the areas that control balance, leading to sudden onset of vertigo and dizziness.
Cervicogenic Dizziness: Dizziness resulting from neck problems, often due to issues like whiplash or cervical spine dysfunction.
Anxiety: Anxiety and stress can cause or worsen dizziness and vertigo due to hyperventilation or vestibular system dysfunction.