Dizziness: BPPV
Here at Midwest ENT Centre, we assess and diagnose patients with many inner ear and balance disorders. One of the most common causes of dizziness in patients is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. It is present in about 20% of all dizzy patients, but is more likely found in older individuals. This is…
Dizziness: Videonystagmography (part 2)
At Midwest ENT Centre, we work with patients who may be experiencing dizziness, imbalance or vertigo episodes. Depending on the patient’s symptoms, the doctor may request further assessment of the inner ear balance system, called the Vestibular System. One of the tests routinely performed by our audiologists here is Videonystagmography (VNG). What a mouthful! What…
Dizziness: Lightheadedness or Vertigo?
Dizziness: Lightheadedness or Vertigo? (part 1) Your ears do more than just help you to hear. The Vestibular System is also useful for maintaining balance. Part of the inner ear contains three semi-circular canals. These are full of fluid that react whenever you move your head. As the fluid shifts within the canals, small cilia…