"Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine disorder marked by vertigo or dizziness (Beh, 2022). But the term migraine can be misleading. The condition doesn't always come with a headache. Many people instead experience a sense of pressure or fullness in the ears, along with a variety of other symptoms: sensitivity to light, sound, or motion; visual auras; nausea; brain fog; fatigue; and ringing in the ears (tinnitus)."
"The hallmark symptom, however, is a disturbance of balance. This can feel like dizziness, lightheadedness, or a rocking, swaying, or spinning sensation, as if the world is moving even when it's still. These episodes can last for seconds, hours, or, in some cases, stretch on for days or longer. Vestibular migraine affects up to 3 percent of the population, though it's often misdiagnosed and likely underdiagnosed (Formeister et al., 2018). It's more common in women than in men."
Vestibular migraine is a migraine disorder characterized primarily by vertigo and balance disturbance, often occurring without headache. Symptoms include ear pressure or fullness, sensitivity to light, sound, or motion, visual auras, nausea, brain fog, fatigue, and tinnitus. Episodes can feel like rocking, swaying, spinning, or lightheadedness and may last seconds to days. The condition affects up to 3 percent of people, is more common in women, and is frequently misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. Many people exhibit lifelong motion-sickness tendencies. Diagnosis often requires specialist evaluation and testing. With appropriate treatment and support, many people learn to manage symptoms over time.
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