Balancing Vertigo: Causes, Diagnosis, and Management of Vestibular Disorders

Vertigo is characterized by a sensation of spinning or dizziness and can be disorienting and disruptive, affecting millions of people worldwide. Often stemming from issues with the vestibular system, also known as the inner ear structures responsible for balance and spatial orientation, vertigo and vestibular disorders can significantly impact daily life. Your doctors at Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates in Doylestown, Lansdale, and Sellersville, PA, can explain everything about vertigo and how you can manage it each day.

Living With Vertigo

Different disorders can affect your vestibular system and lead to symptoms like vertigo. These disorders can arrive from various underlying causes and it’s important to know what the root cause of your vertigo could be. Causes could include:

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• Meniere’s disease
• Vestibular neuritis
• Labyrinthitis
• Vestibular migraine
• Acoustic neuroma
• Head injury or trauma to the head

To diagnose your vertigo, your doctors in Doylestown, Lansdale, and Sellersville, PA, will first review your medical history. From there, an examination will be done to test your balance and coordination. In some cases, you may need imaging studies done to rule out other structural abnormalities.

It’s important to be able to manage your vestibular disorder so that symptoms of vertigo are lessened. You may need medication to treat the root cause of your vertigo. Certain lifestyle changes can also help reduce vertigo episodes and improve your overall quality of life. Your doctor may also recommend exercises to help improve your balance and reduce any dizziness you may experience.

Contact Our Doctor Today

Find out more about living with vertigo and how to manage the root cause. Contact your doctors at Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery Associates in Doylestown, Lansdale, and Sellersville, PA, to learn more about dealing with vertigo. Call for more information today at (215) 348-1152.