what causes dizziness vertigo ?
Millions of Americans have disorders of balance they describe as dizziness/vertigo. What can be difficult for both a patient and their doctor is that dizziness is called a subjective term. For some people, dizziness/vertigo is a feeling of unsteadiness, while others can experience the whole room spinning around them. Many times in our Minnesota clinics, we have patients that can’t quite explain what they are feeling, but they just know their is something different. Dizziness/vertigo can affect a person’s independence, ability to work, and their quality of life. A lot of people say they feel dizzy, but what they are really feeling is an unsteadiness on their feet. Dizziness and balance disorders may also lead to other problems including fatigue, difficulty walking, depression, or disinterest in everyday activities. Generally, if someone has feelings of nausea, wooziness, and a sensation of spinning, this is usually referred to as vertigo. A common vertigo condition called Benign Paroxys
