Understanding Vertigo & Balance Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning? These could be signs of a balance disorder—a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life.

At ENT & Allergy Associates, our board-certified otolaryngologists in New York and New Jersey offer comprehensive care for vertigo and related conditions.

Common Causes of Balance Disorders:

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Vestibular migraine
  • Labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Inner ear infections or inflammation

Symptoms to Watch:

  • Spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Unsteadiness or imbalance
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Lightheadedness
  • Difficulty focusing

We use advanced testing, including videonystagmography (VNG) and audiometry, to accurately diagnose and manage your symptoms. Personalized treatment may involve vestibular therapy, medication, or simple positional maneuvers.