
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dizziness Caused by Inner Ear Crystals
2016年8月6日 · BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance. Normally, a jelly-like membrane in your ear keeps the crystals where they belong. If the ear is damaged — often by a blow to the head — the crystals can shift to another part of the ear.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Number of disorders can trigger vertigo
2015年5月30日 · For many adults, BPPV is the underlying source of vertigo. With BPPV, vertigo happens when you move a certain way. Sitting up, tilting your head or lying down may all trigger vertigo if you have BPPV. BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding tinnitus
2018年7月10日 · It can occur from earwax blockage, from bone changes in the middle ear (otosclerosis) and as a side effect of a number of medications. Other conditions associated with tinnitus include head trauma or a concussion; inner ear conditions, such as Ménière’s disease or an acoustic neuroma; head or neck injuries; or problems with the joint where ...
Unraveling the Mystery of Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
2013年1月15日 · Wendy met with Dr. Daniel Blum, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist). After a series of scans and balance tests, the scan revealed the absence of bone near her ear superior semicircular canal. That particular bone provides a protective barrier and helps to insulate the critical centers of hearing and balance from the brain. Dr.
Migraines and Vertigo - Mayo Clinic News Network
2010年7月23日 · Vertigo. It feels like the room is spinning around you. Many bouts of vertigo are caused by crystals in your inner ear that come loose. But for some vertigo sufferers, the dizziness happens thanks to migraine, the same condition that can cause severe headaches.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding adrenal insufficiency
2019年4月23日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is adrenal insufficiency? Is it the same as Addison’s disease? ANSWER: There are a few forms of adrenal insufficiency, which is an uncommon disorder caused by the adrenal glands not making enough of certain hormones. Primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease, is one form. Your adrenal glands are located […]
Weekend Wellness: Spells of dizziness a common problem with …
2014年7月5日 · Your description can offer clues to the potential source of the problem. For example, conditions that affect the balance mechanism in your inner ear frequently lead to dizziness, with a feeling of vertigo that happens when you move your head. One such condition is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. One of the most common ...
Home Remedies: Effective earwax removal - Mayo Clinic News …
2018年8月8日 · Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal. Use warm water. After a day or two, when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Does vitamin C help us when we’re sick?
2024年11月4日 · Some people may think they should double up on vitamin C supplements when feeling ill, but more is not always a good thing. Taking too much vitamin C can cause side effects that may make you feel worse, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, bloating, fatigue, heartburn, headaches, skin flushing and even kidney stones in some people. Make ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Revealing the cause of unexplained fainting
2019年4月2日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a fainting spell the other day, which had never happened to me before in my 64 years.I don’t feel unwell, but a friend I was with at the time insists I should see my doctor.