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Dizziness and Balance Disorders

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Dizziness and Balance Disorders

A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, for example when standing or walking. It may be accompanied by feelings of giddiness, or wooziness, or having a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating.

Cases of dizziness related to the ear are often characterised by vertigo (rotational movement/spinning) and nausea.

Vertigo

Vertigo is a subtype of dizziness in which a patient inappropriately experiences the perception of motion (usually a spinning motion) due to dysfunction of the Vestibular system. It is often associated with nausea and vomiting as well as imbalance, causing difficulties with standing or walking.

Meniere's Disease

Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterised by episodes of vertigo, low-pitched tinnitus, aural fullness, and hearing loss. 

Physiotherapists have a role in the management of Ménière's disease. In Vestibular rehabilitation, physiotherapists use interventions aimed at stabilising gaze, reducing dizziness and increasing postural balance within the context of activities of daily living. After a Vestibular assessment is conducted, the physiotherapist tailors the treatment plan to the needs of the individual patient.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia

23, February 2015

Patient X experienced an aggressive case of shingles followed later by onset of face pain, trouble chewing and facial droop. After being cleared for stroke, dizziness and vertigo continued with rapid movement. 

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Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic Neuroma

21, February 2015

A 34 year old man (RM) with history of right sided hearing loss and mild balance issues. Investigations by Medical Specialist revealed right Acoustic Neuroma which was removed by an ENT Surgeon by retrosigmoid excision.

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Meniere's Syndrome

Meniere's Syndrome

22, February 2015

A 62 year old woman (CS) with five year history of left Meniere’s Syndrome. Following a career change, CS experienced an increase in vertiginous symptoms, currently experiencing significant vertiginous episode lasting 4-6 hours, three times a week.

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