symptoms of ear disorders
ear, nose, and throat disorders
Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo often result from disorders that affect the inner ear or the parts of the brain involved in balance or from use of certain prescription drugs. Symptoms may include faintness, loss of balance, vertigo, difficult-to-describe light-headed or swimming sensations, or a combination. Severe headache and any sign of difficulty with brain function (such as difficulty walking, talking, seeing, speaking, or swallowing) are warning signs, but even vague symptoms may result from a serious disorder. People with warning signs should see a doctor right away, and they often require testing. Drugs, such asmeclizineordiazepam, often help relieve vertigo, andprochlorperazinecan help relieve nausea. 