You Don’t Have to Live with Dizziness in Mesa
Almost a quarter of all adults will experience dizziness or vertigo at some point in life. This is a very common complaint, second only to headaches. The dizzy sensation is often described as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness. With vertigo, the person feels as if either his or her body or the area around the individual is spinning. Both symptoms can be caused by some sort of vestibular dysfunction.
How does the vestibular system work?
Core functioning is affected by a person’s sense of equilibrium. This important ability is managed by the vestibular system consisting of interactions in the body and the human nervous system.
- Directions of motion, like forward and backward, or side to side, are monitored by the inner ear.
- Joint and muscle receptors pass on information regarding which body part is moving.
- The eyes monitor where the body is located in space.
- The spinal cord and feet host pressure sensors that communicate to the brain which parts of the body are on the ground.
- The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system. They sort through information sent from all of the aforementioned areas.
What causes dizziness in Mesa?
Dizziness can occur for so many reasons. This can leave a person very unbalanced and unsteady on their feet. Some common causes are listed below:
- Migraine headaches linked to vertigo
- Disease of the inner ear
- Otosclerosis
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Serious brain injury
- Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome
- Meniere’s Disease
- Acoustic neuroma
- Issues resulting from chronic anxiety
- Mal de debarquement: a lingering feeling of rocking or swaying that continues after an ocean cruise or some other similar form of travel.
- Aging
How is the source of dizziness diagnosed?
It can be difficult for a doctor to evaluate a patient suffering from dizzy spells. An extensive examination of the person’s overall health, history and current medical condition will typically lead to the cause. A balance evaluation will be performed to look for the root cause and determine if a serious disease is present. A proper diagnosis will determine the best medical or surgical treatment method. Sometimes, an appropriate referral will need to be made.
How is dizziness treated in Mesa?
Dr. Cassandra Fynes of Fynes Audiology in Mesa is highly qualified to diagnose the causes of dizziness and implement the best remedy. Depending on the source of the symptoms, treatment methods may include vestibular rehabilitation therapy, surgery, or canalith repositioning maneuvers. Sometimes counseling, exercises, dietary changes and/or medication can take care of the problem.
The results of vestibular system dysfunctions, like dizziness, and vertigo, can be treated in Mesa. Dr. Fynes and her highly-trained team at Fynes Audiology will offer the proper diagnostic tools and an effective treatment plan in Mesa. You will learn the source of your unsteadiness and once again find your balance. We offer up-to-date training along with the latest, most innovation technology.
For more information on which available treatments for dizziness or vertigo are right for you at Fynes Audiology in Mesa, please call or contact us online. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Cassandra Fynes at (480) 456-0176.
