Category: Vertigo

Balance Disorders vs. Vertigo

Dr. Prateek Porwal wearing VNG (Videonystagmography) goggles to demonstrate vestibular testing at Prime ENT Center, Hardoi

Note: This article mentions medicine names for educational purposes only. All medications should only be taken under your doctor’s supervision. Doses and duration depend on your individual condition. Balance disorders vs. vertigo — Balance disorders vs vertigo — these two terms are often used interchangeably by patients, yet they represent fundamentally different clinical entities. As […]

Causes of Dizziness

Blog post concept illustration for inner ear conditions and vestibular disorders — patient education by Dr. Prateek Porwal

By Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, HardoiLast Updated: February 2026 | VAI Budapest 2025 Award Recipient In my clinic, patients often use “dizziness” and “vertigo” interchangeably, but they’re different things. Dizziness is a broader termlightheadedness, unsteadiness, feeling faint, floating sensation. Vertigo is spinning. The distinction matters because the causes […]

Diagnosis of Vertigo

Concept image for dizziness and balance disorder blog post — patient education on drprateekporwal.com

By Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, HardoiLast Updated: February 2026 | VAI Budapest 2025 Award Recipient Diagnosis of vertigo — the most critical part of treating vertigo is getting the diagnosis right. I can’t tell you how many patients arrive at my clinic after spending thousands of rupees on […]

Chronic Vertigo

Woman holding her head with chronic vertigo or persistent dizziness — representing PPPD or chronic vestibular syndrome

Vertigo is not a disease but a symptom of various disorders affecting the vestibular system, which includes parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movements. Chronic vertigo is defined as dizziness that persists for more than three months. This condition can be debilitating and often requires a comprehensive approach to management and treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vertigo and Imbalance

FAQ concept image representing frequently asked questions about vertigo, BPPV, and inner ear disorders

By Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, Hardoi Last Updated: February 2026 | VAI Budapest 2025 Award Recipient This article covers the most common types of vertigo — and the questions my patients ask me most. Vertigo FAQ — over 15 years in clinical practice, I’ve received the same questions […]

वर्टिगो और चक्कर के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

डॉ. प्रतीक पोरवाल, ENT सर्जन एवं वर्टिगो विशेषज्ञ | PRIME ENT सेंटर, हरदोई UP अंतिम अपडेट: फरवरी 2026 | VAI Budapest 2025 पुरस्कार विजेता आज हम वर्टिगो कारण लक्षण के बारे में बात करेंगे। वर्टिगो चक्कर FAQ — ये सवाल मुझसे हर हफ़्ते मरीज़ पूछते हैं — WhatsApp पर, OPD में, और कभी-कभी रात को […]