Your inner ear plays a crucial role in maintaining balance, as it houses the vestibular system responsible for detecting motion and spatial orientation. When issues arise within the balance portion of the inner ear, it can lead to symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Everyday activities like walking, driving or even simply turning your head can become challenging when experiencing balance issues. Balance and dizziness are intricately linked to your ear health, making it essential to consult with a hearing specialist for comprehensive care. By addressing these concerns with a hearing specialist at Laredo Hearing & Balance Solutions, you can receive personalized evaluations and treatments to restore your equilibrium and improve your overall quality of life.
What Causes Dizziness and Balance Problems?
The inner ear, in particular, plays a critical role in balance regulation by detecting changes in head position and movement. This information is relayed to the brain, where it is processed and used to maintain stability and orientation. Additionally, the visual system provides essential input to the balance system, helping to coordinate movements and spatial awareness.
Many different things can impact the inner ear to make you feel dizzy. Some include:
- Displaced crystals in inner ear
- Circulation issues
- Fluid pressure
- Allergies/Infections
- Prescription medications
- Physical injuries/Concussions
Because these systems are so complicated, it’s important to have them checked by a professional. That’s where we can help.
How Dizziness is Treated
The first step in treating dizziness is figuring out what’s causing it. Dizziness always has an underlying cause, which we need to find and fix in order to get you feeling better again. That means we’ll begin your appointment with an evaluation. This will involve getting your medical history, asking about your symptoms, and some tests to help us confirm we have the right answer.
After this evaluation is over, we’ll have the information we need to recommend a personalized care plan. Depending on diagnosis, treatment options include things like Repositioning (Epley) Maneuvers, balance exercises, or lifestyle changes.
If you’ve been experiencing balance and dizziness issues, get in touch with the team at Laredo Hearing & Balance Solutions. With a dementia certified practitioner on staff, we are well-versed in providing the unique care you need – whether you’re dealing with balance and dizziness issues or need to address cognitive decline with advanced hearing aids. We’ll listen to your experiences and help you figure out how to proceed, which may involve scheduling an appointment with us for an initial evaluation.