Dizziness is a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness. It is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it’s the top reason for a visit to the doctor’s office. Balance problems are the result of your brain receiving false signals from the balance system, comprised of the inner ear, eyes and sensory nerves. It may sense movement and overcompensate, leading to a spinning sensation, weakness and faintness. There are many possible causes of dizziness and vertigo; our expert staff has the diagnostic tools to uncover the underlying cause of your disequilibrium, and treatment options to keep you on your feet.
Dizziness & Vertigo
Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it’s the top reason for a visit to the doctor’s office. Causes Dizziness is the result of your brain…
Vestibular Testing
Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are administered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine whether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the inner ear. Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of the body’s functions. In…
BPPV
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to as BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo. It occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and settle in the semicircular canals. Any change in the position of the head causes these tiny crystals to shift, triggering dizziness. Causes It…
Balance Testing
With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it’s important for an ear, nose and throat doctor to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient’s suffering.…
VNG
Videonystagmography, or VNG testing, is an exam of the balance system. It is used to determine the cause of a patient’s dizziness. Specifically, it measures whether a balance disorder can be attributed to a vestibular deficit (inner ear disease). How VNG Testing Works VNG testing uses a combination of video goggles and infrared cameras to…
