Dizziness And Balance Disorders
Vestibular (inner ear) disorders can cause dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, hearing changes, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, & other symptoms. There is more. These symptoms can have potentially devastating effects on a person’s day-today functioning, ability to work, relationships with family & friends, & quality of life.
Vestibular, or balance system, disorders can be caused by a variety of influences, including viral infection, vestibular (balance) nerve neuronitis (decreased nerve function), cardiovascular disease, head trauma, poisoning, allergies, aging & many other diseases of the inner ear. Diagnosing & treating vestibular disorders isn’t always straightforward. In addition, such disorders are often ‘invisible’, making it hard for others to understand how disabling they can be. Therefore, it’s very important that people who suffer from balance disorders seek out professionals with the education, training & experience to properly diagnose & treat balance disorders.
The diagnosis of balance disorders begins with a visit to your Audiologist who will perform both hearing & balance testing to determine the functionality or your inner ear balance system & hearing mechanisms. If a measurable deficit is identified the Audiologist will provide the proper referral for treatment whether it is Vestibular Therapy or medical/surgical remediation. When a referral is warranted the Audiologist will either send you to an Ear Nose & Throat specialist for medical treatment or to a Physical Therapist for treatment. Physical therapy for balance disorders requires specialized training & experience to provide the proper exercises & routines.
Heidi Jex MSPT, a Certified Vestibular Therapist at Ogden Audiology reports, ‘physical therapy can truly make a difference in a persons life. And so… So far so good. We can not always cure all dizziness symptoms, but through training & simple in, home exercise we can assist people conquer dizziness.
by Stephen Harward
Certified Clinical Audiologist
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