Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance
Dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders We rarely think about balance even though it guides our every waking moment. So when the ground suddenly feels unstable, the body seems wobbly or the world starts spinning, it can be a frightening experience. About 40 percent of Americans will deal with some form of dizziness or balance difficulties over the course of a lifetime, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Vertigo What Is It? Vertigo is the sensation that either your body or your environment is moving (usually spinning). Vertigo can be a symptom of many different illnesses and disorders. The most common cau...