Meniere's Disease

The cause of Meniere's is unknown but is believed to result from fluctuating pressure of fluid within the inner ear. Perilymph Fistula - A tear between the middle and inner ear which usually occurs following a head injury or plane ride which results in sudden pressure changes in the inner ear.

Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease

(AIED) Occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks its self leaving inflammation and nerve damage to the inner ear.

Acoustic Neuroma

Is caused by the growth of a benign tumor, this condition is rare.

Labyrinthitis

Generally occurs following a cold or a virus which resulted in an infection leaving inflammation in the inner ear.

Ototoxicity

Poisoning to the inner ear from the use of certain prescription or over the counter medications.

Mal de Debarquement

Is a rare vertigo condition which occurs following an ocean cruise of other form of prolonged motion, such as a plane or long car ride.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Occurs when tiny calcium carbonate crystals form within the inner ear. This may result from a head injury but many times the cause is unknown.

Perilymph Fistula

A tear or defect in one or both of the small, thin membranes between the middle and inner ear, generally caused by a blow to the head.

MAV = Migraine Associated Vertigo

Is another disorder that many people are now finding out is the cause of their dizziness The migraines can be silent migraines meaning you may not feel any pain. There are medications to help treat Mav so if you have not yet been diagnosed this would be something you may want to be tested for.

Silent Seizures

Silent seizures are just that, they are seizures without the severe symptoms, many people have several silent seizures a day and never even know they had one. While others can be having them and end up with symptoms such as unexplained dizziness.

Allergies

If along with your dizziness you often feel feverish, tired and feel as though your coming down with a cold or the flu its possible that allergies either air born or food could be causing your symptoms.

Otitis Media

An infection of the middle ear or the area behind the eardrum is termed otitis media.

Mastoiditis

An infection of the middle ear that travels to the mastoid bone of the skull. The mastoid bone fills with infected materials and its honeycomb-like bone structure may deteriorate.

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

Is often brought on by stress which leads you to grind your teeth while your sleeping. Any type of head injury can also cause damage to the jaw. TMJ can cause jaw pain, headaches, ear pain, neck pain and dizziness