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 ...

The man’s symptoms were intermittent, and he lived with them for years. Then he got scared enough to seek help.

Sept. 17, 2001 -- At first, Diane Tucker just felt a little dizzy once in a while. Then the spells got worse. "It would come on out of the clear blue," Tucker tells WebMD. "I remember being at a movie ...

Over a median follow-up of 12 years from symptom onset, long-term prognosis was favorable, with a resolution or improvement of the symptoms in more than half of the patients, with none developing VM, ...

A new device that analyzes head and eye movements could revolutionize the diagnosis of vertebrobasilar strokes, a new study suggests. Lead author David E. Newman-Toker, MD, PhD, from Johns Hopkins ...

Imagine you are going through your day, and all of a sudden, you feel off balance. While it doesn't feel like dizziness, it still can be a cause of concern. In fact, it is one of the most common woes ...

What does the CT show? The CT is normal, but it is the wrong study if you are concerned about a central cause of vertigo. A brain CT should be considered to rule out a bleed. Do not let a normal CT ...

Dizziness is a common complaint in ambulatory care, comprising 4% to 5% of all visits. AVS is characterized by rapid onset of vertigo, nausea/vomiting, nystagmus and head-motion intolerance. Vertigo ...