It’s an inflammation of part of your inner ear. It’s usually caused by viral infections and sometimes by bacterial infections. Having a cold or flu can trigger it, and you’re more likely to get it if ...

Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They can affect a person’s hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or flu, or if a middle ear ...

Vestibular neuritis, also referred to as vestibular neuronitis, occurs when the nerve in the inner ear becomes inflamed, causing sudden, severe vertigo (a visual sensation of spinning or motion). It’s ...

Inner ear infections like labyrinthitis may come after a cold or respiratory infection, with symptoms including nausea and dizziness. Antibiotics might be given for bacterial infections, but most ...

Inner ear problems are the most common causes of sudden dizziness and nausea. These include BPPV, Meniere’s disease, and vestibular neuritis. But there are several other possible causes. A sudden ...

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo, particularly among older adults. It occurs when tiny calcium particles in the inner ear become dislodged and float into the sensitive ear canal, ...

Alison Anderson woke up one morning a few years ago feeling very, very dizzy. "The room was moving," Anderson, 28, said. "It felt like I was moving - and I was standing still." The Montreal university ...

Sudden dizziness can stem from ear problems, low blood pressure, mental health conditions, and other issues. Lying still in a darkened room may help, but some causes need medical treatment. People who ...

Concert pianist Lucy Parham was recovering from a virus last Christmas when she was overcome by a violent wave of dizziness and nausea. 'I was watching a film at the cinema and suddenly the whole room ...