Dizziness

Do you suffer from extreme dizziness and do not understand the reason why?

Your life is just not the same as it used to be. You are unable to function the way you used to physically, socially, or mentally. You feel frustrated, at the end of your rope, and do not know how to deal with the dizziness.

Does this sound like you?

If so, then read on for more information on what could be causing your dizziness. The team at Light E.N.T. is here to help! We offer comprehensive dizziness treatments to help you get back to a more normal life. We offer treatments in Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, and throughout Florida. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule an appointment.

Your Inner Ear

Did you know that the ears play a major role in daily life and activities? In fact, ears do more than just equip you for hearing, they work in conjunction with the eyes and the balance system, allowing for a sense of stability and location.

If you are experiencing frequent dizziness, oftentimes it is attributed to complications with the inner ear. Your inner ear functions as a GPS device, helping you to balance and position. It helps control your movement and keep you level to the location of the earth—or you would be walking upside down!

The Problems

Your brain and inner ear work together to make your life easier – maintaining your balance and allowing you to hear. Some conditions that can disrupt this system are:

Vertigo

Migraine Headache

Acoustic Neuroma

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Inner Ear Inflammation

Meniere’s Disease

If you are experiencing some of these conditions, don’t fret! The team at Light E.N.T. is here to help you get your life back on track. We will work closely with you to diagnose any diseases or issues you may have and help to correct them with personalized treatment options. Don’t suffer from dizziness any longer! The experts at Light E.N.T. are here to help you get back on your feet and live a dizziness-free life! Give us a call today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about how we can help your situation.

Vertigo

When information is not transmitted appropriately from the inner ear to the brain, you may find yourself in a state of vertigo. What is vertigo? Vertigo is a sense of rotation, rocking, or the world spinning, experienced even when someone is perfectly still. Other symptoms that may occur in conjunction with vertigo include:

• Headaches
• Light sensitivity
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ear
• Pain in the ears or eyes
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Numbness or clumsiness
• Fainting spells

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to visit Light E.N.T. Don’t let the situation get out of hand. Get medical help today! Our team is experienced in treating vertigo and we will partner with you to find the best solution for your situation.

Inner Ear Conditions

There are other origins that influence dizziness, and Light E.N.T. will be able to provide a deeper insight into your inner ear situations. Other disorders that you could be faced with include:

• Migraine Headache
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• Inner Ear Inflammation
• Meniere’s Disease

We help our patients by providing the most comprehensive and customized care possible. We want to ensure that you are on the road to recovery and living a life with little to no dizziness.

Acoustic Neuroma

This is a medical term that you may not be familiar with, so let’s try to simplify this for you. Acoustic Neuroma, also called Vestibular Schwannoma, is a benign tumor that can grow along the hearing and balance nerve bundle.

 It can cause stress to the nerves and result in hearing loss. When a person has hearing loss that is worse in one ear than the other, they should be seen by an ear specialist for evaluation and to rule out acoustic neuroma.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

At times, tiny particles of crystallized calcium may break off into the inner ear. If these fragments enter the wrong section of the inner ear, it can result in dizzy spells. The good news is that this type of vertigo can be treated by the professionals at Light E.N.T. using a technique called an Epley Maneuver. We can fix this problem at the time of your visit! It is a non-invasive and painless procedure that repositions the crystals out of the semicircular canals.

Migraine Headache

Severe migraine headaches are sometimes classified as vestibular migraines. These do not necessarily occur simultaneously with vertigo and for that reason, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose.

However, the specialists at Light E.N.T. have the experience to properly treat you, and we will work closely with you to ensure you are getting the treatment you need to bring your body back into balance so you do not experience unnecessary dizziness.

Meniere’s Disease

In contrast to BPPV and other conditions, Meniere’s Disease causes long periods of vertigo. These will usually last for up to an hour at a time. In addition to dizziness, you may experience other symptoms such as loss of hearing, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or ringing in the ear. Light E.N.T. offers expertise in this condition and has a variety of treatment options to cure this disease. We will partner with you to find the best solution for your particular situation.