What About Dizziness and Balance Issues?
In addition to tinnitus, some patients may experience dizziness, vertigo, or a sense of imbalance. These are symptoms that could be related to the inner ear and can often show up suddenly or gradually. If you have ever felt the room spin, lost your balance, or struggled with specific head movements, you could benefit significantly from a simple balance screening.
At Sound On Audiology, we offer basic vestibular assessments to help identify the cause of certain types of dizziness, especially those related to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This is a common and treatable condition caused by calcium crystals that move within the inner ear.
We use:
- The Dix-Hallpike test to assess whether head movements trigger vertigo
- Therapeutic maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver, to reposition crystals and provide relief
- Guidance and referrals, if further testing or treatment is needed through a vestibular specialist
Many patients report feeling significantly better after just one or two visits