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Los mareos, el vértigo y el desequilibrio son síntomas comunes informados por los adultos durante las visitas a sus médicos. Todos son síntomas que pueden resultar de un trastorno vestibular periférico (una disfunción de los

El sistema vestibular incluye las partes del oído interno y el cerebro que procesan la información sensorial relacionada con el control del equilibrio y los movimientos oculares. Si una enfermedad o lesión daña estas áreas

Review of Impairments Recent studies show that 5.3% of U.S. children, ages 3-17 years, complain of vestibular related impairments. Of these only 29.9% received treatment. 1 Vestibular related impairments include one or more of the

Incidents of Vestibular Dysfunction in Children The vestibular system enables balance abilities and stabilization of visual images when an individual is moving his/her head. When the function of the vestibular system is disrupted, adult patients

Presbyvestibulopathy (PVP) Case presentation JS is a 75-year-old male presenting with progressive imbalance. He first noticed symptoms five years ago and has had three falls while walking on uneven surfaces without significant injury. He previously

Triage Tools for the Dizzy Patient It takes a multidisciplinary team to manage the variety of diseases causing dizziness. The role of triage tools is to educate healthcare professionals regarding the possible causes of dizziness

Busting Through Misconceptions and Building Opportunity for Success When meditation comes up in conversation people often say, “Oh, I tried that, and afterward, I felt so calm and relaxed.” If this has been your experience,

People with vestibular disorders commonly report fatigue as one of their symptoms. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to manage your fatigue. Step 1: Understand Fatigue Fatigue is a general term that describes a

Vestibular disorder symptoms of vertigo--dizziness, headache, fatigue, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), and imbalance—can be impacted by various triggers such as: Diet Environmental factors Lifestyle choices Habits Travel And more... Because triggers differ for each

"Supermarket Syndrome" Do you dread going to the grocery store because it makes you feel bad? The maze of tall shelves, the bright lights, patterns on the floor, the overwhelming selection of items, bending down

How to Reduce Dizziness & Nausea from Vestibular Disorders Why do I feel dizzy and nauseous? Dizziness and nausea are common symptoms of vestibular dysfunction. The balance system relies on three different senses. Using your

Vertigo can be extremely hard to deal with. The sudden onset of world-turning dizziness and the accompanying nausea, imbalance and loss of function can feel paralyzing and cause great concern. You’re not alone. In fact,