Vertigo, Dizziness & Balance
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
That spinning, swaying, or off-balance feeling can be unsettling and hard to describe. This guide explains the difference between dizziness and true vertigo, the common causes, and the approaches that help steady you.
What dizziness and vertigo actually are, how the balance system works, common causes including inner-ear issues, simple things that can help, and the warning signs that mean dizziness needs prompt attention.
What's inside
- →Dizziness vs vertigo — telling them apart
- →The balance system — how it works
- →Common causes — inner ear & more
- →What can help — steadying approaches
- →Falls & safety — protecting yourself
- →When to see a doctor — red flags
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about brain and cognitive health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, including dementia or Alzheimer's disease. See a doctor about new or worsening memory problems, confusion, or other cognitive or neurological symptoms. Seek emergency care for signs of a stroke — remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 — or for sudden severe headache, sudden confusion, or loss of consciousness.