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Peripheral Vestibular System

The peripheral vestibular system includes the organs of the inner ear, also known as the labyrinth, which contains two primary structures: the cochlea, responsible for hearing, and the vestibular apparatus, responsible for maintaining balance, stability and spatial orientation.

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Ototoxicity

What is Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity: Oto = ear; toxicity = poisoning Ototoxicity is, quite simply, ear poisoning (oto = ear, toxicity = poisoning), which results from exposure to drugs or chemicals that damage the inner ear

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Tips on Applying for Social Security with a Vestibular Disorder

When you decide your medical condition has become severe enough that it has affected your ability to be able to work for at least 12 months, it might be time to consider filing for Social

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Centrální vestibulární poruchy

Závratě mohou pocházet z mnoha zdrojů. Proto je jedním z cílů poskytovatele zdravotní péče vyloučit možné příčiny pacientových příznaků závratí. Jedním z rozlišení, které může být nutné provést, je, zda závratě, které pacient uvádí, pocházejí

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Vestibular Disorder Triggers

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

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Trastornos vestibulares pediátricos: Parte III

INTRODUCCIÓN Cuando se produce una interrupción de la función del sistema vestibular en los niños, se producen síntomas de vértigo o mareos, oscilopsia o inestabilidad de la mirada y retraso en el desarrollo o disminución

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Visually Induced Dizziness – “Supermarket Syndrome”

"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

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Virtual Reality for Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy has come a long way in recent years. People have struggled to find a proper diagnosis and successful treatments for their symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and motion sickness. Thankfully, with the

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Vestibular Symptoms

The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movements. If the system is damaged by disease, aging, or injury, vestibular disorders can result, and are often associated with one or more of these symptoms, among others:

– Dizziness
– Imbalance
– Vertigo
– Tinnitus
– Hearing loss
– Brain fog
– Vision impairment
– Cognitive changes

And more…

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Hormones

There is increasing evidence on how sex hormones affect the inner ear. Many women report that hormonal fluctuations can trigger their vestibular symptoms. More research needs to be done to conclusively show a connection between hormonal changes and vestibular dysfunction, and until then there are few treatment options available.

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