Carol Vorderman has opened up about her diagnosis after being rushed to hospital in May17:15, 13 Jul 2026The former Countdown star shared an update with her followers.‌This week, 65-year-old Carol Vorderman opened up on a nasty fall she suffered in May, which resulted in her being taken to hospital.‌Taking to Instagram to share details on what had happened, she explained falling over a tree root, which resulted in her getting a concussion.‌Speaking directly to camera in a video clip, Carol described how, upon coming round, she found herself unable to sit upright and was repeatedly sick. She was compelled to step away from social media due to facial bruising and persistent dizziness, reports the Express.The broadcaster wrote: "I tripped, unconscious, hospital, concussion, massive dizziness. THIS IS HOW THE DIZZINESS WAS SOLVED QUICKLY.‌"Last day in May, I tripped over a tree root near my house on a public path, stumbled and fell on my head. Was unconscious, ambulance to hospital. My son Cam told me the 'Final Countdown' was playing in the ambulance. Funny."She continued, revealing her troubles weren't over. "Anyway, I was discharged and the next day couldn't sit up and had massive continual vomiting so straight back to hospital," she said."Thank you Bristol Royal Infirmary. CT scans etc. Discharged. Almost half of my face developing black eye and bruising (that's why I wasn't doing reels in June!!! ) 2/3 weeks later things had settled BUT I was dizzy like I was walking on a moving ship. So what to do?"‌Carol revealed that she sought help from a concussion clinic that specialised in treating professional athletes. Detailing the treatment she received, the TV presenter explained: "Sophie who treated me did lots of tests and thought I was suffering from BBPV which is a disruption in the inner ear (forgive me if I get a bit of the medicine wrong btw I AM NOT A DOCTOR)."I think it's a tiny sack of crystals in the inner ear which gets dislodged and needs to go back together, again excuse my simple explanation."‌"She gave me the Epley Technique. Sit upright on the massage bed with legs straight out, look at her with eyes open, she held me and then threw me backwards quite quickly (and safely)."OMG it felt like I was falling off the edge of the earth !!!! She held me until the feeling passed for a minute or so. Then did the same on the other side."Article continues belowCarol disclosed that she'd completed three rounds of treatment and has now been discharged, stating that "95%" of her dizziness has disappeared.Supporters rushed to offer their well-wishes in the comments section. "Hope you're doing well now," one wrote, while another encouraged: "Take care."