Why The Medical System Gets Vertigo & Dizziness Wrong (And What You Really Need Instead)
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems are more than just inner ear issues - so why does our medical system keep getting it wrong?In this eye-opening episode, vestibular specialist Dr. Jeffrey Guild exposes the fundamental misconception behind how dizziness and vertigo are evaluated, and why so many people are misdiagnosed, over-medicated, or sent down the wrong referral path.📉 The Problem:Most doctors still treat the vestibular system as just an “inner ear issue,” when it’s actually a complex neurological network - connected to your eyes, brainstem, cerebellum, and even cognition.This misunderstanding leads to missed diagnoses, ineffective medications, unnecessary surgeries, and long-term suffering for patients.✅ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the vestibular system is neurological, not just ENT-relatedThe real cause of positional vertigo and how it’s commonly mismanagedHow vestibular disorders affect cognition, memory, and even dementia riskWhen ENT, neurology, or vestibular rehab should be part of your careWhy movement - not medication - is usually the solutionHow to identify a true vestibular rehab specialist (and why one visit may not be enough)🧠Whether you're suffering from balance issues, unexplained dizziness, or you're a provider trying to understand vestibular conditions more deeply - this is the video the medical algorithm won’t show you.🧠Quick Tips from the Episode:Don’t assume it’s “just the inner ear”Vestibular rehab (not ENT) is often the right first step Be cautious about medications that suppress symptoms without solving the root problemMovement is medicine—especially head and eye movementOne vestibular provider not helping? Seek another. Training varies widely.💬 Questions, disagreements, or clinical insights? Drop them in the comments - we’re building a smarter community together.👥 Know someone struggling with dizziness or vertigo? Send this to them now.🔔 Subscribe for real answers to balance and vestibular health - without the medical runaround.#vertigo #dizziness #vestibularrehab #BPPV #cognition #misdiagnosis #DrJeffreyGuild #vestibularmigraine #balanceproblems #movementismedicine