Thousands of people in America suffer from chronic vertigo every day. It is so disturbing and inconvenient that it can seriously interfere with regular daily activities as well as the general enjoyment of life itself. While there are any number of prescription medications available from your doctor, they can be expensive and not 100% effective. […]
Tag Archives: Inner Ear
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Feb
Feb
About 35 percent of adults over 40 in the United States are affected by dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo due to vestibular dysfunction according to the Vestibular Disorder Association. The vestibule of the ear is the central portion of the inner ear that controls balance. Normal balance depends on tiny crystals, called otoconia, that are linked […]
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Dec
Dec
When my cousin Ellie got up one morning, she felt that her room was being swept around. She was nauseous and felt off balance. A stunned panic sets up with his doctor. Her diagnosis: benign positional vertigo (BPPV). Dizziness is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor, according to Mayo Clinic. Vertigo […]
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Nov
Nov
When people talk about ears, they normally visualize the outer ear. In actual fact, the ear is made up of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The outer ear is comprised of the auditory canal, where wax collects, and the pinna. The middle ear is made up of the Eustachian tube, ossicles, ear […]
My husband and I have a lot in common. While most of these commonalities can be considered good attributes, there’s an odd one out that causes much trouble – we’re both prone to dizziness. We have consulted our doctor-friend about this and yet another commonness was found in our respective conditions. My husband’s case of […]
People don’t speak up the way they should. I’m not talking about speaking up concerning political or religious views. I’m talking about volume. Yes, I’ve become one of those old folks who has a slight hearing problem. As it turns out, I’m one of the twenty-five percent of adults over sixty-five who suffers from some […]
Vertigo is often confused with the terms dizziness and fainting, but all three of these refer to very different phenomena. Knowing the difference and accurately communicating that to your healthcare provider can help to narrow down the possible causes of your symptoms, lead to a diagnosis, and ultimately lead to treatment. Dizziness and faintness both […]