Vertigo - A Spinning World

It feels like seasickness or that dizzy feeling some of us get when we step off a rollercoaster -except, those suffering from this common condition aren’t boating or at an amusement park.

Vertigo is an illusory sense of spinning. It can be frightening and lead to nausea, vomiting, headaches and other symptoms. Vertigo has been linked to anxiety, a drop in blood pressure, migraines, multiple sclerosis and Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the ear that can also cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss. It can also signal a more serious condition, such as a brain tumor or stroke, although that is less common.

Many of us have felt dizziness when standing up suddenly from a couch, this is not vertigo. The experience for vertigo sufferers is much more intense and includes a sensation that the world is whirling around them. Sufferers can also experience nausea and vomiting, symptoms which really get a person’s attention. Additional symptoms include abnormal or jerking eye movements, headache, sweating and ringing in the ears.

In many cases, vertigo goes away without any treatment because your brain is able to adapt to the inner ear changes. For those who need further treatment options may include vestibular rehabilitation, medicine or even surgery.

If you experience vertigo, you should see a doctor to rule out more serious causes. Thankfully there are simple and effective treatments to stop the spinning!

Saving Time With Emergency Care

Successful emergency care combines effective and efficient treatment for your medical concerns. When you’re injured or feeling ill, you don’t want to sit for hours in a waiting room, or be forced to go to a hospital or physician’s office because the facility you’re visiting can’t provide the care you need.
At The Urgency Room, most visits take 90 minutes or less. Our board-certified emergency physicians can quickly diagnose and treat adults and children in our state-of-the-art medical facility. With our on-site laboratory and medical imaging equipment, including a CT scanner, ultrasound, and x-rays, you can get exceptional emergency care fast.
When you’re in pain or discomfort, every moment is important. At The Urgency Room you will receive the immediate emergency care you need. The Urgency Room is located in Woodbury, Eagan, and Vadnais Heights and is open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..
When it’s urgent, don’t settle. Save time and get superior emergency care at The Urgency Room.

Career Opportunities with The Urgency Room

Are you dedicated to delivering emergency medical services and helping make a difference in the lives of others? Then a career with The Urgency Room could be right for you! We feature career opportunities on our website as they become available.

The Urgency Room is owned and operated by Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA). This organization of highly-skilled emergency physicians has over 40 years of experience, working within many hospital emergency departments in the Twin Cities area. In 2010, this group of physicians opened The Urgency Room; a new concept in medical care providing exceptional emergency medicine in an out-of-hospital environment. 

At The Urgency Room, our number one goal is to offer exceptional emergency care to our patients without any of the hassles generally associated with traditional emergency rooms. We take pride in meeting and exceeding the expectations of our patients. This includes the delivery of medical care provided, as well as the overall experience the patient has during their visit. The Urgency Room is looking for only the best candidates who seek to become part of our clinical team, as well as our guest services department.

We value our team members for their contributions to providing the best outcomes for all of our patients. If you’re interested in becoming part of The Urgency Room team, check to see if there are career opportunities available for you.

Emergency Care When You Need It

At The Urgency Room, you will always find a board-certified emergency physician and emergency trained staff on duty. Always. You can visit any of our three locations - Eagan, Woodbury or Vadnais Heights - on any day and there will be a skilled emergency physician on site to provide the emergency care you need. In addition, all of our experienced physician assistants, nurses, paramedics and technicians have received extensive training and will provide you with high-quality medical care.

The doctors and clinicians of The Urgency Room are experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of injuries and illnesses to all age groups including adults, children and infants. From high fever to broken bones or head injuries to heart rhythm disturbances, The Urgency Room is dedicated to providing you with exceptional medical care, in a timely manner. Because many of our doctors are the same physicians you would see in many of the local hospital emergency rooms, you’ll receive the same great medical care, while avoiding long wait times and other hospital ER hassles.

When you or a loved one need fast, exceptional emergency care, turn to the qualified physicians and staff of The Urgency Room. Time is a factor when it comes to medical assistance; don’t get caught up in waiting games when your well-being is in question. The Urgency Room is here to provide you exceptional, emergency care, 365 days a year!