Ear (Otology) & Dizziness
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Signs & Symptoms
The term "dizziness" can mean different things to different people. In general, it can be subdivided in vertigo, imbalance and lightheadedness.
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What causes it
The presence of vertigo with nausea point to the inner ear as the likely cause of the problem. The 3 most common causes are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Acute Vestibulopathy and Meniere's.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is caused by loose otoliths floating in the wrong place of the inner ear. It can occur spontaneously, from head trauma or from inner ear infections. Typically, the presentation is of short spells of vertigo with head position change.
Acute Vestibulopathy
Acute vestibulopathy is thought to be caused by a viral attack on the balance nerve. It occurs suddenly with severe spinning and nausea lasting for hours to days. It may take several days to resolve the dizziness.
Meniere’s
Meniere's disease is a inner ear problem due to a swollen endolymphatic system. It presents with tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo together. Typically, there may have been previous attacks as the natural history is that the attacks are intermittant.
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About the condition
Dizziness is a common symptom that can be caused by many conditions. Often, it maybe related to diseases of the inner ear.
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Diagnosis and Treatment options
Our clinic has state of the art equipment for otologic examination and management.
Medical and surgical ear infection treatments
Ossiculoplasty
Stapedotomy
Cochlear implant surgery
Labyrinthectomy and endolymphatic sac decompression
Lateral skull base surgery
Dizziness assessment
Vestibular management
Facial nerve management
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