Mind Link · Neurology
Vertigo & Dizziness Treatment in Florida
Dizziness has a cause. Finding it is most of the work.
Dizziness with sudden double vision, slurred speech, severe imbalance, or weakness on one side needs emergency evaluation. Call 911.
Medically reviewed by Victor Diaz-Cotrina, MD — Neurologist & Vascular Neurologist
"Dizzy" describes several different experiences: the room spinning, lightheadedness, or a general unsteadiness on your feet. They point to different causes — inner ear, blood pressure, medication, or, less often, the brain and its blood supply. How the episodes start, how long they last, and what brings them on usually tells more than any single test.
Neurology at Mind Link is delivered by secure video visit anywhere in Florida — an added service alongside our in-person psychiatric care in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Signs & symptoms
- A spinning sensation triggered by rolling over or looking up
- Lightheadedness on standing
- Persistent unsteadiness or veering while walking
- Hearing changes, ringing, or ear fullness alongside dizziness
- Nausea and visual discomfort in busy environments
Common causes
- BPPV — displaced crystals in the inner ear
- Vestibular migraine
- Vestibular neuritis after a viral illness
- Blood pressure changes and medication side effects
- Less commonly, stroke affecting the brainstem or cerebellum
Vertigo & Dizziness Q&A
What is vertigo?
Vertigo is the specific sensation that you or the room is spinning or tilting. It's not the same as lightheadedness, which feels like you might faint, or unsteadiness, which is trouble staying balanced on your feet. The distinction matters because the three point toward different causes, so describing what it actually feels like is genuinely useful information.
What causes vertigo?
Most vertigo comes from the inner ear. BPPV — displaced crystals in the balance canals — causes brief, intense spinning triggered by rolling over or looking up. Vestibular neuritis follows a viral illness and causes days of constant vertigo. Meniere's disease brings vertigo with hearing changes and ear fullness. Vestibular migraine is a frequent and often-missed cause. Less commonly, the source is in the brainstem or cerebellum.
When is dizziness a sign of something serious?
When it comes with other neurological symptoms. Double vision, slurred speech, weakness or numbness on one side, severe imbalance you can't walk through, or a sudden severe headache alongside vertigo can indicate a stroke affecting the back of the brain. That combination is an emergency — call 911 rather than waiting for an appointment.
How is vertigo treated?
By treating the cause rather than only the sensation. BPPV often resolves with repositioning maneuvers, sometimes in a single session. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy retrains balance and is highly effective for persistent unsteadiness. Vestibular migraine responds to migraine preventives. Medications that suppress the vestibular system help acutely but slow recovery if used for more than a few days.
How we approach vertigo and dizziness care
Neurological evaluation
A full history and review of prior imaging, testing, and records before anything is decided — so the diagnosis is the right starting point.
Medication management
Choosing, adjusting, and monitoring treatment over time, with prescriptions sent electronically to your Florida pharmacy.
Coordinated care
Working alongside your primary care physician, therapists, and any specialists already involved, rather than in parallel with them.
What to expect
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Request a visit
Tell us what's been happening and we'll schedule a video appointment, usually within days.
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Send your records
Prior imaging, test results, and notes are reviewed before your visit so the time is spent on you, not on catching up.
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Your video consultation
A full neurological consultation by secure video — history, discussion of findings, and a clear explanation of what's going on.
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Plan and follow-up
You leave with a written plan, any prescriptions or referrals needed, and a scheduled point to check back in.
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Talk to a neurologist
Video visits with a board-certified neurologist, available anywhere in Florida.
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