Dizziness & Vertigo

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"We"ve all had the sensation of being dizzy as if you can"t focus, can"t see straight, can"t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience "tunnel vision," where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with "lightheadedness," which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body. Those experiencing vertigo have reported feeling as if they are "rocking" or "spinning," even when they are sitting still.Just a few of the many factors that can lead to dizziness include lack of sleep, poor nutrition, overexertion, or a physical ailment, such as a head cold or the flu. The causes of vertigo aren"t nearly as many. In fact, vertigo is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the inner ear, also known as the "vestibular system." Your vestibular system helps you maintain your balance and center of gravity by sending messages to your brain regarding your movement. When this is impaired, the necessary messages become blocked from your brain, and your movement becomes affected. You may feel as if the world is spinning around you, you can"t focus your vision for prolonged periods of time, or you can"t stand/move properly without feeling like you are going to topple over."

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