{"id":165,"date":"2019-07-10T08:49:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.67\/sandiegoent\/balance\/"},"modified":"2019-10-04T15:40:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T22:40:38","slug":"balance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/ear\/balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance & Dizziness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Balance Disorders<\/a><\/h2>\n
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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…<\/p>\n

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Dizziness & Balance<\/a><\/h2>\n
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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\u2019s the top reason for a visit to the doctor\u2019s office. What Are the Causes of Dizziness?   Dizziness…<\/p>\n

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Balance & Vestibular Testing<\/a><\/h2>\n
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These tests may be ordered for patients\u00a0in\u00a0addition to hearing or diagnostic tests depending on the results.\u00a0 With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it\u2019s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays…<\/p>\n

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BPPV<\/a><\/h2>\n
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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. What Causes…<\/p>\n

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M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease<\/a><\/h2>\n
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M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s 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 M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, but various strategies can help you manage your symptoms. What Causes M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease? The exact cause…<\/p>\n

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Vertigo<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Vertigo is a form of dizziness characterized by the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning, despite the lack of any actual movement. This sensation is brought on by disturbances in the inner ear or the brain. What Are the Types of Vertigo? Peripheral vertigo is associated with problems in the inner…<\/p>\n

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