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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Vertigo Cure

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Vertigo and Migraine

By Dr. Seth Haplea Health Expert
Vertigo (dizziness) is a frequent symptom that accompanies migraine headache. Vertigo can occur during the aura phase, headache phase, or vertigo and headache can occur as separate isolated episodes. Rarely vertigo can be the only manifestation of a migraine attack (migraine-equivalent or aura without migraine headache). If an individual has chronic recurrent attacks of unexplained vertigo, the diagnosis of migraine should be considered.

The duration of the vertigo with each attack can vary.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Balance Problems
...spinning, is also a common symptom. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older... Read more »
Treatment and Research
...gentamicin, also are used to treat Ménière's disease. Although these antibiotics can help reduce the dizziness that occurs with Ménière's disease, they can also result in permanent hearing... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...having problems with balance. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Why is it important to have good... Read more »
Meet Stacy Stone
...than I can count, and have had symptoms ranging from migraine headaches, to chronic facial pain and vertigo. I have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder from the dog attack, chronic... Read more »
Causes and Prevention
...labyrinth becomes infected or swollen, often through an ear infection such as otitis media, it can cause dizziness and loss of balance. This condition is called labyrinthitis.Upper respiratory... Read more »

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