Dizziness - overview

Dizziness, imbalance and vertigo are common complaints and there are a number of conditions that may give rise to these symptoms.

The RNID have produced a very comprehensive and informative factsheet.This attempts to answer the following questions:

How is balance controlled?

Why do I feel dizzy?

How do I Know if I have a problem with my balance?

What causes balance problems?

What treatment is there for balance problems?

How long does it take to recover?

Please follow the link below to read more about these topics.

More indepth information about specific balance disorders are covered on the Balance disorders page.