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Vestibular Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis is the perception of unusual auditory sensitivity to some environmental noises or tones. The effects of hyperacusis can range from a mild sense of unease to a complete loss of balance or upright posture with severe ear pain. Cochlear hyperacusis can be treated with acoustic therapies such as tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT). Vestibular hyperacusis, however, continues to go untreated or unrecognized in many cases.

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Fall Prevention

Fall prevention is important for seniors Fall prevention for older adults is an important part of addressing one of the leading health concerns for people over the age of 60, which is falling, often related

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Concussion recovery may be complicated by vestibular involvement. Vestibular rehabilitation can help.

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Dietary Considerations

Changes in your diet can reduce dizziness Many people with Ménière’s disease (also called primary idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops), secondary endolymphatic hydrops, or vestibular migraine find that certain diet modifications help manage their condition. However, others

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Neurotoxic Central Vestibulopathy

WHAT IS CENTRAL NEUROTOXIC VESTIBULOPATHY? Central neurotoxic vestibulopathy is a poisoning of certain cells called neurons that help control balance by receiving and processing information from the inner ear vestibular sense organs (the semicircular canals,

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Vision & Hearing

Our vision tells us where we are in space and plays an important role in helping us maintain our balance. When our eyes are not functioning correctly and/or are not working together, vestibular symptoms can arise.

Some vestibular disorders may result in hearing problems, such as hearing loss, tinnitus (the perception of a constant ringing or other sound) and hyperacusis (sensitivity to sound).

Managing vision and hearing problems appropriately is part of an effective vestibular treatment plan.

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Pets & Vestibular Dysfunction

Vestibular disorders are not unique to humans. All higher animals that have a vestibular system—from fish to mammals—can be afflicted, including cats and dogs.

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Emotional Impacts of Vestibular Disorders

The mind/body connection is complex. Emotional factors – the way we think, feel and behave – can have a significant effect, for better or worse, on our physical health and our capacity to recover from illness. Anxiety, depression, and social isolation are common problems among people who suffer from vestibular impairment. Learn more about coping strategies and other treatment options.

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Aspectos emocionales de los trastornos vestibulares

El propósito de estos artículos es identificar reacciones y fenómenos psicológicos comunes asociados con los trastornos vestibulares y sugerir varias estrategias de afrontamiento para mejorar el funcionamiento. La información se divide en dos artículos separados:

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Cognitive Impacts of Vestibular Disorders

When your brain is expending all its energy keeping you balance, there isn’t a lot left over for other cognitive processes. As a result, many vestibular patient struggle with attention, concentration and memory, and may feel disoriented and confused. Activities that were automatic, that you never had to even think twice about, now have to be meticulously focused on and thought about. Thankfully, there are ways to combat and overcome these difficulties and improve functioning.

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