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Pruebas de diagnóstico para trastornos vestibulares

Los órganos vestibulares del oído interno y los nervios y centros cerebrales asociados forman un sistema complejo que cumple muchas funciones y puede verse afectado por una serie de sistemas externos. Por lo tanto, una

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Patient Registry

A patient registry is a database of health information that helps describe the patient experience. When you participate in VeDA’s patient registry, you share your diagnostic journey. That data is anonymously summarized and analyzed for trends to better inform policy-makers and the medical community so that improvements can be made to the diagnostic and treatment process.

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Natural Supplements for Vestibular Disorders

Patients with vestibular disorders may choose to incorporate supplements into their treatment plan, either to support their prescription medications or as non-pharmaceutical alternatives that can help reduce their symptoms and improve their overall wellness. Many

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Online Store

Support VeDA by Shopping Online Merchandise Make "vestibular" visible by purchasing and wearing VeDA-branded items with designs such as Life Rebalanced Chronicles, "Dizzy-Not-Drunk," "Brain Fog," and Fiona Flamingo. Shop VeDA Merchandise Amazon Support the Vestibular

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How to Submit a Patient Spotlight Story

Many of our members share with us the story of their journey with a vestibular disorder. These heartfelt tales take you through the initial discovery of their symptoms – such as dizziness, vertigo and lightheadedness – to their struggle to find a qualified vestibular specialist, and often include the challenges they have had to face at work and at home, including a lack of understanding and compassion by others to whom their symptoms are invisible. VeDA invites you to share your story!

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Tai Chi for Balance

Originating in China centuries ago, Tai Chi is a martial art characterized by gracefully flowing movements and postures. Extensive medical literature, as well as the direct experience of physical therapists and other clinicians, supports Tai Chi as an excellent complementary therapy to vestibular rehabilitation. This article discusses the benefits of using Tai Chi to improve balance.

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Perilymph Fistula

A perilymph fistula (PLF) refers to a hole or tear in one of the membranes that separate your middle ear and inner ear. Your middle ear is filled with air, while your inner ear is filled with

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Treatments

The form of treatment prescribed for vestibular disorders depends upon symptoms, medical history and general health, a physical examination by a qualified doctor, and diagnostic test results. In addition to being treated for any underlying disease that may be contributing to the balance disorder, treatment can include:

– Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT)
– Canalith repositioning maneuvers
– Home-based exercise
– Dietary adjustments
– Medication
– Surgery
– Psychological therapy
– Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

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Volunteers – Resources You Can Share

Join the Community Join the VeDA Volunteer Online Communities to share your volunteer activities, get updates on new volunteer opportunities, and connect with other volunteers! Facebook What's App Raise Awareness You can educate your friends

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Presbyvestibulopathy (PVP)

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

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Vertiges ou Etourdissements posturaux et perceptifs persistants (PPPD)

HISTOIRE En 1986, les neurologues allemands Thomas Brandt et Marianne Dieterich ont décrit pour la première fois une affection qu'ils ont appelée PPV (Phobic postural vertigo, en français: vertige postural phobique).  Les symptômes comprenaient des

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Pediatric Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders affect children When the vestibular system in children is disrupted it results in symptoms of vertigo or dizziness, oscillopsia or gaze instability, and delayed development or diminished balance and other motor abilities. Children

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