Dizziness & Vertigo Treatment in Timonium, MD

Walk-In Care for Dizziness, Room Spinning & Balance Problems

If you're experiencing dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo, or a sensation that the room is spinning, EZMED Primary & Urgent Care provides same-day evaluation to help determine the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment.

Patients from Timonium, Lutherville, Cockeysville, Towson, Phoenix, Hunt Valley, Mays Chapel, Sparks, Parkville, Owings Mills, Baltimore County, and surrounding Maryland communities visit EZMED for prompt assessment of dizziness, balance problems, and other non-life-threatening neurological or inner ear symptoms.

Because dizziness can have many different causes—from dehydration and inner ear disorders to medication side effects and low blood pressure—it's important to be evaluated when symptoms are persistent, recurrent, or interfere with your daily activities.

What Is Dizziness?

Dizziness is a general term used to describe several different sensations. People may feel:

• Lightheaded
• Faint or as though they might pass out
• Unsteady while standing or walking
• Off balance
• Weak or "foggy"

Dizziness itself is not a diagnosis. Instead, it is a symptom that may be caused by a wide range of medical conditions.

Common causes include:

• Dehydration
• Low blood sugar
• Low blood pressure
• Viral illnesses
• Medication side effects
• Anxiety or panic attacks
• Inner ear disorders
• Anemia
• Heart rhythm or other cardiovascular conditions

Because the possible causes vary widely, a medical evaluation can help identify the reason for your symptoms and determine whether additional testing or treatment is needed.

What Is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that creates the false sensation that you or your surroundings are moving, even when you are standing still.

Many patients describe vertigo as:

• "The room is spinning."
• "The floor feels like it's moving."
• "I'm being pulled to one side."
• "I lose my balance when I walk."

Vertigo most commonly results from a problem affecting the inner ear or vestibular (balance) system, although it can occasionally be caused by neurological conditions.

Common Causes of Vertigo

Some of the most common causes include:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Tiny calcium crystals become displaced within the inner ear, causing brief episodes of spinning that are often triggered by changes in head position.

Vestibular Neuritis

Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, often following a viral infection, can cause sudden vertigo, imbalance, and nausea.

Labyrinthitis

Inflammation of the inner ear that may cause vertigo along with hearing changes or ringing in the ears.

Ménière's Disease

A chronic inner ear disorder that may cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and a sensation of fullness in the affected ear.

Dizziness vs. Vertigo

Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different symptoms.

Dizziness	Vertigo
Feeling lightheaded or faint	Feeling like you or the room is spinning
May feel weak or unsteady	False sensation of motion
Can have many different medical causes	Most commonly related to the inner ear
May occur with dehydration, illness, or low blood sugar	Frequently triggered by head movement
May or may not affect balance	Often associated with nausea, vomiting, and difficulty walking

When Should You Visit EZMED?

Patients from Timonium, Towson, Lutherville, Cockeysville, Phoenix, Hunt Valley, Sparks, Mays Chapel, Parkville, Owings Mills, and nearby Baltimore County communities should seek medical evaluation if they experience:

• Recurrent dizziness
• New episodes of vertigo
• Difficulty walking because of dizziness
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Symptoms lasting longer than expected
• Repeated episodes that interfere with work or daily activities

Our providers perform a detailed evaluation to identify possible causes and determine the most appropriate next steps.

When Is Dizziness an Emergency?

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately if dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by:

• Sudden weakness or numbness
• Difficulty speaking
• Vision loss or double vision
• Severe headache unlike your usual headaches
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of consciousness
• Facial drooping
• Difficulty walking that develops suddenly

These symptoms may indicate a stroke or another serious medical emergency requiring immediate evaluation.

How EZMED Evaluates Dizziness & Vertigo

Patients throughout Timonium, Towson, Lutherville, Cockeysville, Phoenix, Hunt Valley, and surrounding communities choose EZMED because we provide comprehensive evaluation in a convenient walk-in setting.

Depending on your symptoms, your visit may include:

• Detailed medical history
• Physical examination
• Neurological assessment
• Blood pressure evaluation, including orthostatic measurements when appropriate
• Ear examination
• Blood glucose testing when indicated
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) if clinically appropriate
• Additional laboratory testing or referral for imaging when necessary

Treatment Depends on the Cause

Because dizziness has many possible causes, treatment is individualized and may include:

• Oral or intravenous hydration
• Medications to relieve vertigo or nausea
• Treatment of ear infections
• The Epley maneuver for appropriate cases of BPPV
• Home balance exercises
• Medication adjustments when appropriate
• Referral to a neurologist, ENT specialist, cardiologist, or emergency department if additional evaluation is needed

Don't Ignore Persistent Dizziness

Although many causes of dizziness and vertigo are temporary and treatable, ongoing or worsening symptoms should not be ignored.

Early evaluation may help identify underlying medical conditions, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of complications.

Whether you live in Timonium, Lutherville, Cockeysville, Towson, Phoenix, Hunt Valley, Mays Chapel, Sparks, Parkville, Owings Mills, or elsewhere in Baltimore County, EZMED Primary & Urgent Care is here to provide prompt evaluation and treatment for dizziness and vertigo.

Walk in during business hours or schedule an appointment for convenient same-day care close to home.