Wilson Ear Clinic - Balance and Dizziness

How the Balance System Works

Fri, 13 May 2005 15:13:06 -0700

The balance system itself is a 3 legged animal. It is dependent on your eyes to inform of your orientation, your muscles and joints, which inform you of any postural changes, and your inner ear which acts to inform you of your orientation relative to gravity and any ongoing changes. Dizziness signifies a problem with the balance system.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Fri, 13 May 2005 15:10:30 -0700

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo. Those with BPPV commonly report dizziness occurring with head movements such as looking up, turning over in bed or bending down.

Meniere’s Disease

Fri, 13 May 2005 15:09:35 -0700

Meniere’s disease is a symptom complex that includes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear), fullness in the ear, and dizziness.

Migraine Associated Dizziness

Fri, 13 May 2005 15:11:18 -0700

Though most often associated with headaches, migraines can manifest as dizziness in more than a quarter of individuals. Migraine associated dizziness, like the headaches, often have triggers, which may include allergic triggers.

Allergy and Dizziness

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 01:22:29 -0800

The inner ear is the organ not only of hearing but also of balance. Allergy is a common cause of hearing and balance disorders. This is thought to occur secondary to a fluid overload within the inner ear.

Acoustic Neuroma

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:14:19 -0700

A relatively uncommon condition, approximately 2000-3000 individuals are newly diagnosed each year in the U.S. with acoustic neuroma. It is a benign tumor based on the balance nerve.