VNG Testing: Comprehensive Vestibular Assessment for Complex Dizziness
VNG Testing: Comprehensive Vestibular Assessment for Complex Dizziness When bedside tests like the Dix-Hallpike and Supine Roll aren’t giving us clear answers—or when your dizziness seems more complex than simple BPPV—VNG testing (Videonystagmography) provides the comprehensive evaluation we need. At Prime ENT Center, our advanced VNG equipment allows me to objectively measure your vestibular (balance) […]
What is BPPV? The Complete Guide to 3 Types, Symptoms & Best Treatments
Last Updated: February 13, 2026 | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT Specialist You wake up at 3 AM. Your bedroom begins spinning violently—like the world has become a carnival ride you never boarded. You reach for the bedside lamp but stop yourself. Any movement makes it worse. For the next 30 seconds, you […]
Stop Calling Everything ‘Chakkar’: 3 Different Conditions That Mimic Each Other | PRIME ENT Center
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): Seconds-long spinning triggered by specific head movements, caused by loose crystals in the inner ear. Treatable with Epley Maneuver (success rate 80-90%).
Vestibular Neuritis: Viral inflammation of the balance nerve causing persistent dizziness lasting hours to days. Self-limiting; recovery occurs with central compensation.
Posterior Circulation Stroke: Dangerous condition mimicking vestibular neuritis but identified by failing the HINTS exam (Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew). Requires immediate emergency intervention.
Vertigo or Stroke? The 60-Second Test Every Patient Should Know | PRIME ENT Center Hardoi
TL;DR – Vertigo or Stroke: The HINTS Exam Explained Vertigo or stroke HINTS exam? The 60-second HINTS exam (Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew) is more accurate than MRI scans at detecting brainstem strokes. Key findings: Understanding this vertigo or stroke HINTS exam difference can be lifesaving in emergency situations. When to go to ER: […]
What is Vertigo?
What is Vertigo? Understanding the Spinning Sensation Vertigo is a term that many people have heard, but not everyone fully understands what it means or how it feels. If you’ve ever experienced a sudden sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, you may have had an episode of vertigo. In this […]
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Help Vertigo Patients Regain Balance and Confidence Dizziness, unsteadiness, and a spinning sensation are some of the incapacitating effects of vertigo. For those impacted, going about their everyday business becomes difficult. Thankfully, there is hope thanks to vestibular rehabilitation therapy, or VRT. The goals of this specific type of physical therapy are to […]
Vertigo in Children
Vertigo in Children Children can have vertigo, despite it being commonly thought of as an adult disorder. It presents as a spinning or dizzy feeling, which can be very upsetting and perplexing for younger patients. It is crucial for parents, carers, and healthcare professionals to comprehend the causes of vertigo in children as well as […]
Latest Research on Vertigo
Latest Research on Vertigo Vertigo, which is typified by a spinning or lightheaded feeling, is a symptom that can seriously lower someone’s quality of life. Better patient outcomes have resulted from recent research’s new insights into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of vertigo. We will examine the most recent discoveries and developments in vertigo treatment […]