“What could be the reason behind my equilibrium problem?”
I am a vertigo patient and there are certain factors like motion and heights which increases the head spinning. I have read a lot about the disease and it says vertigo normally occurs due to an equilibrium imbalance in the ears. What are the causes which result in this equilibrium problem? Is it normal or something serious?
4 Answers
Vertigo is not a disease. It’s a symptom that can have any number of causes. You should consult an ENT physician.
Vertigo can be the result of many things, from a brain tumor to circulatory problems down to ear disease that could be serious or mild. Persistent vertigo should be fully investigated and tests to be performed besides a complete physical examination that includes a neurological exam, neuro otological exam and blood test for diabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides and radiological test for your neck, mri of the brain, vestibular testing including ABR, ENG, Audio and other specialized test as needed. As you can see vertigo can be very complicated or very simple.
Meniere's disease, acute labyrinthitis, Traumatic temporal bone injury, viral diseases, allergy, reaction to vestibular toxins, migraine, Traumatic brain injury, cervical (neck) vertigo, benign paroxysmal vertigo, acute alcohol poisoning, acoustic injury, penetrating eardrum injuries, etc. Some causes are degenerative in nature, some short symptoms duration. More serious disorders usually have permanent adverse consequences regardless of brain plasticity.
As we get older, our inner ear balance can go because of the small crystals in your ear that help with balance, some may experience benign balance problems which can be treated with otolith repositioning, you may need to see an otolaryngologist for this.
