Vertigo — the full library.
Articles on vertigo — written for patients and for other clinicians.
All articles in Vertigo
BBQ Roll Maneuver: Horizontal Canal BPPV Steps
Last Updated: February 2026 | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, Hardoi BBQ Roll Maneuver, also…
18 min read
Semont Maneuver: Steps, Safety, and When It Helps BPPV
Last Updated: February 2026 | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, Hardoi semont maneuver patient guide.…
18 min read
VNG Testing for Vertigo: Balance Test
VNG testing helps when the dizziness story is not fitting a simple bedside BPPV pattern, when symptoms keep returning despite treatment, or when you…
17 min read
Supine Roll Test, Diagnosing Horizontal Canal BPPV
One of the first things I teach residents is that if you only know the Dix-Hallpike test for BPPV, you’re missing about 30% of…
10 min read
Dix-Hallpike Test – Gold Standard for BPPV Diagnosis
Last Updated: February 2026 | Medically Reviewed by Dr. Prateek Porwal, ENT & Vertigo Specialist | Prime ENT Center, Hardoi Dix-Hallpike Test for BPPV:…
12 min read
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Ear Shingles, Facial Paralysis, Vertigo
You’ve probably heard of Bell’s palsy, that sudden facial paralysis that comes out of nowhere. You might have even known someone it happened to.…
20 min read
Vestibular Migraine: Causes, Symptoms, and What Helps
Vestibular Migraine Causes: Is It Curable or Treatable? Vestibular migraine is a migraine disorder where vertigo, motion sensitivity, nausea, imbalance, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity,…
55 min read
BPPV: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
BPPV symptoms: This guide explains the key symptoms, diagnosis points, treatment choices, and when Dr. Prateek Porwal may recommend online review or in-person vestibular…
27 min read
Cervical Vertigo Misdiagnosis: Neck X-Ray Limits
Why neck X-rays can mislead dizziness patients, when cervical imaging matters, and how BPPV or inner-ear vertigo should be checked safely.
3 min read
Can Stress Cause Vertigo? PPPD, Anxiety and Gaze Stabilization
can stress cause vertigo: This guide explains the key symptoms, diagnosis points, treatment choices, and when Dr. Prateek Porwal may recommend online review or…
45 min read
Is Meclizine Addictive? Vertigo Medicine Safety
Is meclizine addictive? Learn safe limits, side effects, rebound dizziness, older-adult risks, pregnancy cautions, and when vertigo needs diagnosis.
4 min read
Chakkar Aana in English: Dizziness or Vertigo?
Chakkar in English means dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness or faintness. Learn chakkar aana meaning, medical term, BPPV clues and red flags.
8 min read