Treatment For Dizziness, Vertigo, And Imbalance In Dublin

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Treatment For Dizziness, Vertigo And Imbalance In
Dublin
Dr. Deepak Kumar (Audiological Scientist)
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Feeling Dizzy or Unsteady?
You are not the only one. Dizziness or loss of
balance is one of the most common complaint and
affects 20 to 30 of general population. National
Institute of Health (USA) statistics indicate
that dizziness will occur in 70 of the
population at sometimes in their lives. Dizziness
affects all people in all age groups but it is
more prevalent in the elderly. Dizziness or
Imbalance can cause number of problem including
unsteadiness, disorientation and blurring of
vision which can all interfere with quality of
life and may also lead to serious falls. Studies
indicate that a tendency to fall or symptoms of
dizziness in the elderly should not be dismissed
as part of aging but may be important signs of
disease that may be cured or controlled.
Patients will no longer have to manage medication
manually
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DIZZINESS OR IMBALANCE SYMPTOMS

• Spinning or rotational sensation
• Fear of going in open, public spaces
• Decreased visual clarity during head movement
• Feeling of being disconnected or out of sync with
  environment
• Fear of fall or fall which can reduce ones sense
  of independence
• Unsteady, off balance or unable to walk straight
  without staggering

Patients will no longer have to manage medication
manually
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SYMPTOMS
Dizziness and imbalance can also be symptoms of
another problem. Hence the first thing one should
do is to contact their general physician who will
rule out any serious underlying disorder. If
symptoms still persist then physician can refer
for audio-vestibular assessment. Dizziness,
Vertigo or Imbalance is only a symptom and not a
diagnosis. Hence establishing diagnosis of
dizziness is essential. According to research
studies, 85 of all dizziness and balance
problems can be accurately diagnosed and
successfully treated following a thorough
evaluation.
Patients will no longer have to manage medication
manually
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