Vertigo/Dizziness

Vertigo and dizziness are common yet unsettling sensations that affect millions of people worldwide. While many assume dizziness is simply a momentary imbalance, persistent or recurring episodes may indicate an underlying ear- or balance-related condition. As a leading ENT Specialist in Dubai, Dr. Amit Goel provides advanced evaluation and treatment for vertigo, helping patients identify the root cause, restore balance, and regain confidence in their daily activities.

What Is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a false sensation of movement—typically described as spinning, tilting, or rotational dizziness. It is different from general lightheadedness and is often linked to problems within the inner ear, which plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. When the inner ear’s signals to the brain are disrupted, the result is confusion, imbalance, and dizziness.

Common Causes of Vertigo and Dizziness

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

This occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become displaced, causing sudden spinning sensations triggered by head movements.

Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis

Viral infections can inflame the inner ear or vestibular nerve, leading to severe vertigo, nausea, and imbalance.

Ménière’s Disease

A chronic inner ear condition characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear fullness due to fluid buildup.

Migraine-Associated Vertigo

Some people experience dizziness as a part of migraine episodes, even without a headache.

Middle Ear Diseases

Chronic ear infections or fluid buildup can disturb balance signals.

Acoustic Neuroma (rare)

A noncancerous tumor on the hearing nerve that may cause prolonged dizziness and hearing loss.

Symptoms of Vertigo

Vertigo and dizziness may be accompanied by additional symptoms depending on the underlying cause:

Spinning or tilting sensation
Loss of balance
Nausea or vomiting
Difficulty walking straight
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to head movement
Ear pressure, tinnitus, or hearing loss

If dizziness affects your daily routine or lasts longer than a few seconds, an ENT evaluation is essential.

How an ENT Specialist Diagnoses Vertigo

A detailed assessment helps determine whether the cause is ear-related or neurological.
Dr. Amit Goel uses:

Dix-Hallpike test for BPPV
Audiometry to check hearing
Balance and vestibular tests
Video nystagmography (VNG)
MRI or CT scan (when required)

Accurate diagnosis is key to effective treatment.

Treatment Options for Vertigo and Dizziness

Treatment depends on the type and cause of vertigo:

Canalith Repositioning (Epley Maneuver)

Highly effective for BPPV, this maneuver repositions displaced crystals in the inner ear.

Medication

Used to treat nausea, inflammation, or infection.

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

Balance exercises help retrain the brain to compensate for vestibular dysfunction.

Treating Underlying Ear Conditions

Managing ear infections, sinus issues, or fluid buildup.

Lifestyle and Dietary Modifications

Beneficial for Ménière’s disease and migraine-related dizziness.

Surgery (rare cases)

Required for tumors or severe structural problems.

Why Early Treatment Matters

If untreated, cholesteatoma can lead to:

Permanent hearing loss
Chronic dizziness
Spread of infection to the brain
Facial nerve paralysis
Meningitis or brain abscess (rare but serious)

Timely surgical care prevents these complications and preserves hearing.

Get Expert Vertigo Treatment in Dubai

If dizziness or vertigo is affecting your balance or quality of life: Book your consultation with Dr. Amit Goel – ENT Specialist in Dubai. Accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment, and personalised care for all ear and balance disorders.