Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness is a feeling of spinning, swaying or unsteadiness that can put a patient completely out of action for the day. The key is to distinguish whether it is peripheral vertigo from the inner ear or a central cause in the brain. At our neurology practice in Bratislava we examine you within a few days and set up targeted treatment.
- Medical guarantor MUDr. Michal Kozmon – a board-certified neurologist with experience at University Hospital Bratislava
- An appointment within a few days, no referral needed
- Repositioning maneuvers, medication and infusion therapy right in the practice
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
Peripheral or central vertigo?
Peripheral vertigo arises in the inner ear or the balance nerve. It tends to be intense and rotational (“the world is spinning”), often with nausea and vomiting, and gets worse with head movement. It includes benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis and Ménière’s disease. Despite the dramatic course, these are usually very treatable conditions.
Central vertigo originates in the brain or brainstem – for example with a blood supply disorder, a stroke or another neurological condition. It tends to be milder but more persistent, and is accompanied by other symptoms: double vision, a speech problem, numbness or clumsiness of the limbs. Making precisely this distinction is the main goal of the neurological examination.
The most common causes of dizziness
BPPV – positional vertigo
The most common cause. Loose crystals in the inner ear trigger brief, violent spinning when turning over in bed or tilting the head back. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers.
Vestibular neuritis
Inflammation of the balance nerve – a sudden severe vertigo with vomiting lasting days. It is treated with medication, infusions and early balance exercises.
Ménière's disease
Recurring attacks of vertigo with ringing in the ear and fluctuating hearing loss. It requires long-term monitoring and combined treatment.
Central causes
Disorders of the blood supply to the brain, migraine, but also a stroke. They require thorough diagnostics, including an examination of the brain vessels.
Diagnosing dizziness
The foundation is the initial neurological examination – a 30-minute consultation with a detailed analysis of when and how the dizziness occurs, and a complete neurological examination including an examination of balance, eye movements and positional tests, which detect benign positional vertigo right in the practice.
If a vascular cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound examination of the brain vessels, or direct you to an ENT, CT or MRI examination.
Treating dizziness in our practice
We choose the treatment according to the cause – there is no universal pill for dizziness.
Repositioning maneuvers
For positional vertigo we perform a repositioning maneuver (for example the Epley maneuver), which returns the loose crystals to their place. Relief often comes after the very first treatment.
Medication
Medication to suppress dizziness and nausea in the acute phase, and medication that supports blood supply and adaptation of the balance system for long-term problems.
Infusion therapy for vertigo
For marked problems we give infusion therapy right in the practice, individually or as infusion packages for vertigo.
Balance rehabilitation
We recommend vestibular training – simple exercises with which the brain recalibrates its balance. With dizziness the rule is: moderate movement heals, long bed rest harms.
Book on +421 948 687 667 – an appointment within a few days.
Frequently asked questions about dizziness
The distinction is made possible by a detailed medical history, an examination of eye movements and balance, and positional tests right in the practice. If a central cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound of the brain vessels or refer you for a CT or MRI.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common cause of dizziness – brief spinning when the position of the head changes. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers, which have a high success rate and bring many patients relief at the very first treatment.
You do not need a referral, we are a private practice not contracted with health insurers. We usually offer you an appointment within a few days.
Yes. Disorders of the cervical spine and migraine are both common causes of dizziness. We assess the connections during the examination and set up treatment according to the actual cause.
Related topics
Migraine and headaches
Vestibular migraine is a common cause of recurring dizziness with headache.
Carotid ultrasound
A non-invasive examination of the blood supply to the brain when a vascular cause of dizziness is suspected.
Who will take care of you
Neurologist · head medical guarantor for neurology at Proctocare
MUDr. Michal Kozmon focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on a comprehensive and individual approach to the patient. He also specializes in electromyographic (EMG) examinations.
- Neurology departments of University Hospital Bratislava
- Specialization in EMG examinations
- Board certification in neurology
Neurologist · Bratislava practice
MUDr. Dominika Olšavská Koteková focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on an individual approach and comprehensive patient care.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Michal Kozmon – neurologist, head medical guarantor of neurology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Is your head spinning or are you losing your balance?
Book a neurological examination in Bratislava – we find the cause and set up treatment.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness is a feeling of spinning, swaying or unsteadiness that can put a patient completely out of action for the day. The key is to distinguish whether it is peripheral vertigo from the inner ear or a central cause in the brain. At our neurology practice in Bratislava we examine you within a few days and set up targeted treatment.
- Medical guarantor MUDr. Michal Kozmon – a board-certified neurologist with experience at University Hospital Bratislava
- An appointment within a few days, no referral needed
- Repositioning maneuvers, medication and infusion therapy right in the practice
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
Peripheral or central vertigo?
Peripheral vertigo arises in the inner ear or the balance nerve. It tends to be intense and rotational (“the world is spinning”), often with nausea and vomiting, and gets worse with head movement. It includes benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis and Ménière’s disease. Despite the dramatic course, these are usually very treatable conditions.
Central vertigo originates in the brain or brainstem – for example with a blood supply disorder, a stroke or another neurological condition. It tends to be milder but more persistent, and is accompanied by other symptoms: double vision, a speech problem, numbness or clumsiness of the limbs. Making precisely this distinction is the main goal of the neurological examination.
The most common causes of dizziness
BPPV – positional vertigo
The most common cause. Loose crystals in the inner ear trigger brief, violent spinning when turning over in bed or tilting the head back. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers.
Vestibular neuritis
Inflammation of the balance nerve – a sudden severe vertigo with vomiting lasting days. It is treated with medication, infusions and early balance exercises.
Ménière's disease
Recurring attacks of vertigo with ringing in the ear and fluctuating hearing loss. It requires long-term monitoring and combined treatment.
Central causes
Disorders of the blood supply to the brain, migraine, but also a stroke. They require thorough diagnostics, including an examination of the brain vessels.
Diagnosing dizziness
The foundation is the initial neurological examination – a 30-minute consultation with a detailed analysis of when and how the dizziness occurs, and a complete neurological examination including an examination of balance, eye movements and positional tests, which detect benign positional vertigo right in the practice.
If a vascular cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound examination of the brain vessels, or direct you to an ENT, CT or MRI examination.
Treating dizziness in our practice
We choose the treatment according to the cause – there is no universal pill for dizziness.
Repositioning maneuvers
For positional vertigo we perform a repositioning maneuver (for example the Epley maneuver), which returns the loose crystals to their place. Relief often comes after the very first treatment.
Medication
Medication to suppress dizziness and nausea in the acute phase, and medication that supports blood supply and adaptation of the balance system for long-term problems.
Infusion therapy for vertigo
For marked problems we give infusion therapy right in the practice, individually or as infusion packages for vertigo.
Balance rehabilitation
We recommend vestibular training – simple exercises with which the brain recalibrates its balance. With dizziness the rule is: moderate movement heals, long bed rest harms.
Book on +421 948 687 667 – an appointment within a few days.
Frequently asked questions about dizziness
The distinction is made possible by a detailed medical history, an examination of eye movements and balance, and positional tests right in the practice. If a central cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound of the brain vessels or refer you for a CT or MRI.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common cause of dizziness – brief spinning when the position of the head changes. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers, which have a high success rate and bring many patients relief at the very first treatment.
You do not need a referral, we are a private practice not contracted with health insurers. We usually offer you an appointment within a few days.
Yes. Disorders of the cervical spine and migraine are both common causes of dizziness. We assess the connections during the examination and set up treatment according to the actual cause.
Related topics
Migraine and headaches
Vestibular migraine is a common cause of recurring dizziness with headache.
Carotid ultrasound
A non-invasive examination of the blood supply to the brain when a vascular cause of dizziness is suspected.
Who will take care of you
Neurologist · head medical guarantor for neurology at Proctocare
MUDr. Michal Kozmon focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on a comprehensive and individual approach to the patient. He also specializes in electromyographic (EMG) examinations.
- Neurology departments of University Hospital Bratislava
- Specialization in EMG examinations
- Board certification in neurology
Neurologist · Bratislava practice
MUDr. Dominika Olšavská Koteková focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on an individual approach and comprehensive patient care.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Michal Kozmon – neurologist, head medical guarantor of neurology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Is your head spinning or are you losing your balance?
Book a neurological examination in Bratislava – we find the cause and set up treatment.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Dizziness and vertigo
Dizziness is a feeling of spinning, swaying or unsteadiness that can put a patient completely out of action for the day. The key is to distinguish whether it is peripheral vertigo from the inner ear or a central cause in the brain. At our neurology practice in Bratislava we examine you within a few days and set up targeted treatment.
- Medical guarantor MUDr. Michal Kozmon – a board-certified neurologist with experience at University Hospital Bratislava
- An appointment within a few days, no referral needed
- Repositioning maneuvers, medication and infusion therapy right in the practice
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
Peripheral or central vertigo?
Peripheral vertigo arises in the inner ear or the balance nerve. It tends to be intense and rotational (“the world is spinning”), often with nausea and vomiting, and gets worse with head movement. It includes benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis and Ménière’s disease. Despite the dramatic course, these are usually very treatable conditions.
Central vertigo originates in the brain or brainstem – for example with a blood supply disorder, a stroke or another neurological condition. It tends to be milder but more persistent, and is accompanied by other symptoms: double vision, a speech problem, numbness or clumsiness of the limbs. Making precisely this distinction is the main goal of the neurological examination.
The most common causes of dizziness
BPPV – positional vertigo
The most common cause. Loose crystals in the inner ear trigger brief, violent spinning when turning over in bed or tilting the head back. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers.
Vestibular neuritis
Inflammation of the balance nerve – a sudden severe vertigo with vomiting lasting days. It is treated with medication, infusions and early balance exercises.
Ménière's disease
Recurring attacks of vertigo with ringing in the ear and fluctuating hearing loss. It requires long-term monitoring and combined treatment.
Central causes
Disorders of the blood supply to the brain, migraine, but also a stroke. They require thorough diagnostics, including an examination of the brain vessels.
Diagnosing dizziness
The foundation is the initial neurological examination – a 30-minute consultation with a detailed analysis of when and how the dizziness occurs, and a complete neurological examination including an examination of balance, eye movements and positional tests, which detect benign positional vertigo right in the practice.
If a vascular cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound examination of the brain vessels, or direct you to an ENT, CT or MRI examination.
Treating dizziness in our practice
We choose the treatment according to the cause – there is no universal pill for dizziness.
Repositioning maneuvers
For positional vertigo we perform a repositioning maneuver (for example the Epley maneuver), which returns the loose crystals to their place. Relief often comes after the very first treatment.
Medication
Medication to suppress dizziness and nausea in the acute phase, and medication that supports blood supply and adaptation of the balance system for long-term problems.
Infusion therapy for vertigo
For marked problems we give infusion therapy right in the practice, individually or as infusion packages for vertigo.
Balance rehabilitation
We recommend vestibular training – simple exercises with which the brain recalibrates its balance. With dizziness the rule is: moderate movement heals, long bed rest harms.
Book on +421 948 687 667 – an appointment within a few days.
Frequently asked questions about dizziness
The distinction is made possible by a detailed medical history, an examination of eye movements and balance, and positional tests right in the practice. If a central cause is suspected, we add an ultrasound of the brain vessels or refer you for a CT or MRI.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common cause of dizziness – brief spinning when the position of the head changes. It is treated with repositioning maneuvers, which have a high success rate and bring many patients relief at the very first treatment.
You do not need a referral, we are a private practice not contracted with health insurers. We usually offer you an appointment within a few days.
Yes. Disorders of the cervical spine and migraine are both common causes of dizziness. We assess the connections during the examination and set up treatment according to the actual cause.
Related topics
Migraine and headaches
Vestibular migraine is a common cause of recurring dizziness with headache.
Carotid ultrasound
A non-invasive examination of the blood supply to the brain when a vascular cause of dizziness is suspected.
Who will take care of you
Neurologist · head medical guarantor for neurology at Proctocare
MUDr. Michal Kozmon focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on a comprehensive and individual approach to the patient. He also specializes in electromyographic (EMG) examinations.
- Neurology departments of University Hospital Bratislava
- Specialization in EMG examinations
- Board certification in neurology
Neurologist · Bratislava practice
MUDr. Dominika Olšavská Koteková focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on an individual approach and comprehensive patient care.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Michal Kozmon – neurologist, head medical guarantor of neurology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Is your head spinning or are you losing your balance?
Book a neurological examination in Bratislava – we find the cause and set up treatment.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk