When people talk about ears, they normally visualize the outer ear. In actual fact, the ear is made up of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The outer ear is comprised of the auditory canal, where wax collects, and the pinna. The middle ear is made up of the Eustachian tube, ossicles, ear ...
People don’t speak up the way they should. I’m not talking about speaking up concerning political or religious views. I’m talking about volume. Yes, I’ve become one of those old folks who has a slight hearing problem. As it turns out, I’m one of the twenty-five percent of adults over sixty-five who suffers from some ...
The dizziness a person may experience is usually classified by doctors as either lightheadedness or vertigo. In the former, the person feels mentally hazy or faint, while in the latter, the person feels that the room is whirling around him. The type of dizziness experienced in vertigo is often associated with certain disorders present in ...
Tinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear sounds and noises that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that occurs in about 10% of the population. Tinnitus is normally found in the elderly however more recent studies have shown an increase in tinnitus occurrence in younger populations. More ...
Vertigo is often confused with the terms dizziness and fainting, but all three of these refer to very different phenomena. Knowing the difference and accurately communicating that to your healthcare provider can help to narrow down the possible causes of your symptoms, lead to a diagnosis, and ultimately lead to treatment. Dizziness and faintness both ...
Caroline looked at the graying muzzle of her 12-year-old black American Cocker Spaniel, Joy, as she telephoned the vet. Although she worried that the elderly dog would develop cancer like her prior Cocker, she had never expected Joy to suddenly stumble and fall while trying to navigate the only home she’d ever known. The vet ...
When my cousin Ellie got up one morning, she felt like the room was spinning all around her. She was nauseous and felt she had no balance. Panic-stricken, she made an appointment with her doctor. Her diagnosis: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Dizziness is one of the most common reasons for people to visit their ...
My husband and I have a lot in common. While most of these commonalities can be considered good attributes, there’s an odd one out that causes much trouble – we’re both prone to dizziness. We have consulted our doctor-friend about this and yet another commonness was found in our respective conditions. My husband’s case of ...
About 35 percent of adults over 40 in the United States are affected by dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo due to vestibular dysfunction according to the Vestibular Disorder Association. The vestibule of the ear is the central portion of the inner ear that controls balance. Normal balance depends on tiny crystals, called otoconia, that are linked ...
Thousands of people every day in America suffer from chronic vertigo. It is so disrupting and uncomfortable it can seriously hinder regular daily activities as well as the general enjoyment of life itself. While there are any number of prescription medications available from your doctor, they can be expensive and at best not 100% effect. ...