The Difference Between Our Types of Dizziness....

Dizziness is not one disease but a symptom that can come from several different pathologies. I prepared a short review to help you understand what stands behind the feelings that sometimes attack us out of nowhere:

• BPPV / "Crystals": Rotational and short dizziness (seconds). Appears only in certain head movements. Usually passes with a treatment maneuver like Epley. One of the most common causes.

• Vestibular Hypofunction / Decrease in Inner Ear Function: Feeling of instability, vision "jumping" during movement (oscillopsia), difficulty in the dark or on unstable surfaces. Requires Vestibular Rehabilitation (VRT).

• Vestibular Migraine: Dizziness attacks with/without headache, sensitivity to light, noise, and visual load. Feeling of confusion/fog during the attack. Treated like migraine.

• Ménière’s Disease: Strong vertigo attacks (20 mins to hours), ringing (tinnitus) and pressure in the ear, fluctuating hearing loss. Requires clinical monitoring.

• PPPD / Chronic Perceptual Dizziness: Feeling of floating/rocking almost every day. Worsening in busy places (malls, supermarkets), screens, and while standing. Many tests come out normal. Treated with a combination: Rehab + CBT + gentle meds if needed.

In conclusion..... Every pathology has a different "fingerprint." Diagnosis is accurate only when understanding the pattern of symptoms, so it is important to get an organized checkup with a professional.

Remember, there is no "one dizziness" that fits everyone. With correct diagnosis and some patience, most people feel significant improvement.