
Episode #6
What Dizziness Is Actually Telling You & When to Take It Seriously
Most people think dizziness is simple. It's not. For millions of older adults, a dizzy spell can mean a dozen different things and the difference between the wrong diagnosis and the right one can be the difference between missing a stroke warning and catching it in time. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Mulroy sits down with vestibular and dizziness specialist Dr. Gail Ishiyama to decode one of medicine's most frustrating complaints. From the crystals in your inner ear to the imaging test most doctors forget to order this conversation changes how you think about dizziness permanently RESOURCES Register For Intensive Course UCLA Geriatric Medicine Board Review Course — September 2025 https://web.cvent.com/event/8180d94f-f261-4184-af2b-8733d348cedf/websitePage:b72f2e65-ac9a-4e42-9aec-c6ebbcf735ba Aging Now Instagram https://www.instagram.com/agingnowpodcast UCLA Geriatrics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclageriatrics/ UCLA Division of Geriatrics: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/medicine/geriatrics/education FEATURED PHYSICIANS Dr. Matthew Mulroy Geriatrics Dr. Gail Ishiyama Neurology The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation

