Balance Disorders
A balance disorder is a condition marked by the symptoms of feeling unsteady or dizzy. Even while standing, lying or sitting still, a person with a balance disorder will feel as if they are moving, spinning or floating. While walking, people may feel as if they are tipping over. Primary symptoms include dizziness or a…
Dizziness & Balance
Our ability to balance and feel steady relies on communication between our eyes, ears and brain to inform us of where our bodies are in space. If one or more of these systems is miscommunicating with the others, it results in the sensation of dizziness, vertigo or generally being off balance. A balance disorder is…
Vertigo
Vertigo is a form of dizziness characterized by the feeling that you or your environment is spinning, despite the lack of any actual movement. This sensation is caused by disturbances in the inner ear or the brain. It may be accompanied by additional symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hearing loss, tinnitus, difficulty focusing or moving…
Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. It is the result of excess fluid in the inner ear. There is no cure for Ménière’s disease, but various strategies can help you manage your symptoms. What Causes Ménière’s Disease? The exact cause…
Balance & Vestibular Testing
With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it’s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis so they can prescribe a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient’s suffering. Studies indicate vestibular testing is extremely…
