Vestibular disorders refer to conditions that affect your sense of balance—which is influenced by your brain and inner ear. If you think you may be experiencing a vestibular disorder, our team at Ear, Nose & Throat Associates can help you manage your symptoms through personalized and compassionate care.
Vestibular Migraines
If you experience migraine headaches and dizziness, you may have vestibular migraines. Many people with vestibular migraines do not have headaches and vestibular symptoms simultaneously. The causes of migraines are not fully understood, but they are often genetic.
BPPV
Also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged. Symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting.
Ménière’s Disease
Ménière’s disease is a result of an excess amount of fluid in the inner ear. Symptoms include vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pressure and noise sensitivity. A diagnosis of Ménière’s disease requires at least two episodes of vertigo that last between 20 minutes and 12 hours; tinnitus or a feeling of fullness in the ear; hearing loss and excluding other potential causes of these symptoms.
Managing Vestibular Disorders
Our team is here to help you find relief from the vestibular disorder you are experiencing. Specific recommendations will depend on your disorder.
Treatment for Ménière’s disease may include medications, exercises to help with balance issues hearing aids, pressure pulse treatment or injections of medication into your ear.
For BPPV, our provider can perform specific maneuvers that allow the calcium crystals to float out of the semicircular canal, which will likely alleviate your symptoms. Medication may also be recommended.
Vestibular migraines can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication. We will work with you to determine what will be best for your specific needs.
Call Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at (260) 426-8117 for more information or to schedule an appointment.