What causes vestibular imbalance?
Vestibular dysfunction is most commonly caused by head injury, aging, and viral infection. Other illnesses, as well as genetic and environmental factors, may also cause or contribute to vestibular disorders.
How do you fix inner ear imbalance?
Your treatment may include:
- Balance retraining exercises (vestibular rehabilitation). Therapists trained in balance problems design a customized program of balance retraining and exercises.
- Positioning procedures.
- Diet and lifestyle changes.
- Medications.
- Surgery.
What causes dizziness, vertigo and disequilibrium in the inner ear?
Causes of dizziness, vertigo and disequilibrium can be hard to identify, but can indicate a problem in your vestibular (inner ear) system. They can result from a peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the balance organs of the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more parts of the central nervous system
What are the side effects of vestibular balance disorder?
Possible complications include: The symptoms of vestibular balance disorder can interfere with regular daily activities and your ability to drive, work, or enjoy recreation activities. This can cause symptoms of depression and frustration. Counseling can help you learn to cope with the disorder and life style impacts.
How is vestibular rehabilitation used to treat vertigo?
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises have been proven to be effective in the treatment of the symptoms of this condition with the sufferer referred to a Vestibular Rehabilitation therapist who will evaluate the severity of the disorder.
Can a stroke cause dizziness in the vestibular system?
Embolism: Can occur when an embolus, or blood clot, forms around a heart valve that is not working properly, or is released within the arteries to the brain, causing a stroke. The effects of a stroke may include temporary dizziness. However, if the embolus travels to the vestibular system, it can cause severe dizziness.