Author Archives: Dr. Ody. Emel Uğur
Can Vertigo Cause Fatigue or Loss of Appetite? Symptoms and Causes
Weakness and loss of appetite are common complaints during vertigo attacks. Nausea and loss of [...]
Audiometry vs. Audiogram: Differences, Uses and Hearing Test Results
Audiometry is a fundamental audiological test used to evaluate hearing functions. An audiogram is the [...]
Ear Problems During Air Travel: Causes, Prevention and Relief
Ear discomfort during air travel occurs due to changes in pressure. The most common problem [...]
Stress-Related Vertigo: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Stress-related vertigo is a form of dizziness that occurs during periods of intense psychological pressure [...]
Central Vertigo: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Central vertigo is a type of dizziness originating from the central nervous system, such as [...]
Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP): Procedure, Uses and Results
Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) is an advanced testing method used to evaluate balance disorders. The [...]
Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a rare balance disorder characterized by a sensation of [...]
Can Ménière’s Disease Be Cured? Treatment Options and Symptom Management
There is no definitive cure for Meniere’s disease; however, it is possible to control the [...]
Drop Attacks: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
A drop attack is defined as a sudden loss of muscle tone that causes the [...]
Balance Disorders in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Balance loss in children may result from inner ear disorders, neurological problems, or visual impairments. [...]
Can Vertigo Go Away on Its Own? Recovery Time and Treatment Options
Vertigo may resolve on its own in some cases, but it often requires treatment. Vertigo [...]
Constant Earthquake Sensation: Causes of Rocking and Swaying Dizziness
The constant feeling that an earthquake is occurring may medically be associated with pseudoseismic perception [...]
Peripheral Vertigo: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Peripheral vertigo is a type of dizziness originating from the inner ear and is one [...]
Audiology: Hearing and Balance Disorders, Tests and Treatments
Audiology is the branch of science that examines hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists assess hearing [...]
Sudden Dizziness During the Day: Causes, Symptoms and Vertigo
Patients often wonder whether sudden dizziness occurring during the day could be vertigo. Dizziness may [...]
Virtual Reality (VR) Vestibular Rehabilitation: Benefits and Treatment Methods
Vestibular rehabilitation with virtual reality headsets is a modern approach to treating balance disorders. This [...]
Cybersickness: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Cyber sickness is a condition involving dizziness and nausea that develops during the use of [...]
Vestibular Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Vestibular migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by dizziness and balance disturbances. It may occur [...]
Utricle and Saccule: Anatomy, Functions and Role in Balance
The utricle and saccule are the otolith organs of the vestibular system. They form the [...]
Car Sickness: Causes, Prevention and Motion Sickness Relief
Motion sickness is a condition that presents with nausea, dizziness, and sweating during travel. It [...]
Motion Sickness: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Motion sickness is a movement disorder that occurs when mismatched signals from the inner ear, [...]
