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    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Symptoms and Causes

    June 18, 2018

    BPPV is a problem of the inner ear. It occurs when calcium carbonate crystals within the ear become dislodged and move to the semicircular canals, where they aren’t supposed to be. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: BPPV, CRS, vertigo

    Learn more about BBPV
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Vertigo

    March 22, 2017

    Vertigo is a sensation of the world spinning around you. It is a balance disorder and often not a cause for serious concern. Learn more about the problem. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: balance, dizziness, vertigo, vestibular rehabilitation

  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    When Should Dizziness Make You Worry?

    March 19, 2017

    Learn more about what dizziness feels like, its causes, and when feeling lightheaded could be a sign of a serious problem. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: dizziness, dizzy, lightheaded, vertigo

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    Superior Canal Dehiscence: A Condition of the Inner Ear

    October 27, 2016

    Superior Canal Dehiscence is a rare disorder of the inner ear that causes problems with balance and hearing. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: common inner ear disorder, Superior canal dehisence syndrome, tinnitus, vertigo

    Learn more aboutWhat Is Superior Canal Dehiscence
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    Common Causes of Dizziness and How to Avoid It

    February 9, 2014

    Learn more about the common causes of dizziness and how you can avoid feeling dizzy or light-headed from the experts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, blood sugar, dehydration, dizziness, dizzy, labyrinthitis, light-headed, nausea, vertigo

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