CANVAS is an easy to remember acronym for cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia. There are only a very few patients reported who have the requisite combination of two rare clinical findings (cerebellar ataxia and vestibular
Introduction Bow Hunter’s Syndrome (BHS)—also called rotational vertebral artery syndrome—is a rare, treatable cause of dizziness, fainting, and other “posterior circulation” symptoms that appear only when the head is turned or tilted in certain directions. In BHS,
Top 10 Facts Download this one-page flier to help raise awareness about vestibular disorders. Your balance system lives inside your inner ear. The word “vestibular” refers to the tiny balance organs in your inner ear. They work
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Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH) is a condition in which one side of the vestibular system, located in the inner ear, does not function properly. The vestibular system detects head movement, which helps us maintain our
With regards to participation in Dizzy Together, the virtual peer-led support group program that is provided free of charge by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and its volunteers (co-hosts), I understand, acknowledge, and agree that:
What is Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence? Vestibular and auditory symptoms and signs can result from a dehiscence (opening) in the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear. This clinical syndrome—superior semicircular canal
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When Dizziness Affects the Mind Vestibular disorders are widely recognized for causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. But what many people don’t realize is that these disorders can also significantly affect the brain—particularly in the areas
Downbeat nystagmus (DBN) is a distinctive ocular motor finding most commonly associated with cerebellar or brainstem dysfunction—particularly involving the flocculus, paraflocculus, or vestibulocerebellum. Patients typically report oscillopsia, imbalance, and unsteadiness that worsens with downgaze, head
Dizziness is Common Dizziness is a common problem that affects nearly 37 million individuals in the US each year. Approximately 2 million of these individuals initially seek care at an emergency department. Many conditions that