Balance System Overview
The balance system is a coordinated effort between the vestibular, visual and the somatosensory systems. The vestibular system is the balance portion of the inner ear and tells the brain where the head is in space. The visual system is the eyes and the somatosensory system is the body and sense of touch. The visual…
Dizziness & Balance Problems
When one or more of the many body systems responsible for balance are not functioning well, you may experience dizziness or imbalance. If you are feeling dizzy, you are not alone. It is estimated that at least half of the population of the United States will be affected by dizziness or balance problems during their…
Balance Testing
Watauga Hearing offers a variety of tests to help diagnose balance problems: Comprehensive hearing evaluation Difficulties hearing are sometimes associated with balance problems Videonystagmography (VNG) Uses small cameras to record your eye movements, which play a role in vestibular function and balance. Your eye movements are recorded for a series of tasks, including keeping your…
Treatment for Dizziness and Imbalance
According to research studies, 85 percent of all dizziness and balance problems can be accurately diagnosed and successfully treated following a thorough evaluation. Treatment depends on the cause of your balance problems. If the cause of your dizziness is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), your Watauga Hearing audiologist will treat you on the day of…
