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-related
• The real cause of positional vertigo and how it’s commonly mismanaged
• How vestibular disorders affect cognition, memory, and even dementia risk
• When ENT, neurology, or vestibular rehab should be part of your care
• Why movement - not medication - is usually the solution
• How 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 problem
• Movement is medicine—especially head and eye movement
• One vestibular provider not helping? Seek another. Training varies widely.

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