Medical articles of Vertigo

03/02/2026
Dr Sk Mamun Rashid
Consultant in Audiovestibular Medicine
Understanding multifactorial dizziness: causes, symptoms, and management
Many people experience episodes of dizziness, but for some, the cause is not straightforward. When several factors interact to affect balance and coordination, it is known as multifactorial dizziness.
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21/10/2025
Mr Anthony Owa
ENT Specialist
Understanding balance disorders: When dizziness means more than just feeling light-headed
Dizziness and balance problems are common symptoms, yet they are often dismissed as simple light-headedness. Recurring or severe dizziness can signal underlying conditions that require medical attention. In this guide, a consultant ENT surgeon outlines the causes of dizziness, common balance disorders, and available treatments, helping you understand when to seek help and what options are available.
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10/06/2025
Ms Ileana Anderco
ENT consultant
From lightheaded to lost balance: Navigating the spectrum of dizziness
Whether it's a brief spell of lightheadedness when standing up or a sudden, disorienting loss of balance, understanding the various types of dizziness is important. In this article, we’ll guide you through the spectrum of dizziness, including causes, symptoms, and when to seek help.
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25/03/2025
Mr Craig Murray
ENT Specialist
Vertigo uncovered: Causes and treatment
Vertigo can be caused by various underlying conditions, ranging from benign inner ear disturbances to more serious neurological disorders. Mr Craig Murray, highly respected consultant ENT surgeon, provides an expert insight into vertigo, including its causes and treatment options, as well as the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation therapy.
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12/02/2025
Mr Ravinder Singh Natt
ENT Specialist
Vestibular disorders: Causes, symptoms and management
Vestibular disorders affect the inner ear and brain, leading to dizziness, balance problems and other symptoms that can impact daily life. These conditions range from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to more complex issues like Ménière’s disease and vestibular neuritis. Understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment options can help those affected manage their condition effectively.
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03/07/2024
Professor Jaydip Ray
ENT Specialist
Ménière's disease and how to manage it
Ménière's disease is a chronic condition of the inner ear that affects balance and hearing. It can be quite debilitating, causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Understanding the symptoms and management strategies is crucial for those affected by this condition. Esteemed consultant ENT surgeon Professor Jaydip Ray provides an overview of Ménière's disease and offers guidance on how to manage it effectively.
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24/04/2024
Miss Victoria Alexander
Adult & Paediatric ENT
What causes balance problems?
The ability to balance depends on various factors. This includes on how well the brain, nerves, eyes, muscles and joints, function, as well as the vestibular system, which is the group of structures behind the ear drum. Leading consultant adult & paediatric ENT surgeon Miss Victoria Alexander looks at the most common causes of balance problems in connection to the vestibular system, their symptoms and treatment.
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06/04/2022
Dr Mark Weatherall
Neurologist
Ask an expert: What is a migraine with aura?
Along with a headache, migraines can often also cause nausea, sensitivity to light and in some cases, vision disturbance. In this informative article, leading consultant neurologist Dr Mark Weatherall gives an expert guide to migraine with aura, including its symptoms, causes and treatment.
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01/03/2022
Mr S James Quinn
Consultant ENT Surgeon
What is dizziness?
Dizziness is a sensation that many people experience in their daily life. It is a term used to describe feeling weak, unsteady, light-headed or even faint. In our latest article, leading consultant ENT surgeon Mr S James Quinn discusses the causes, signs and treatments.
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21/10/2019
Professor Owen Judd
ENT Specialist
What is causing your loss of balance?
Developing sudden symptoms of dizziness and loss of balance can be confusing and frightening. Professor Owen Judd, a highly-trained consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in balance disorders, explains a few causes as to why you might be experiencing these symptoms.
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