Introduction BPPV (Benign Proximal Positional Vertigo) is the most common disorder associated with the vestibular system which plays a pivotal role in balance (Timothy & Hain, 2009). Parnes & Nabi (2009) defined BPPV as: “A peripheral vestibular disorder that manifests as sudden short-lived episodes of vertigo precipitated by certain head movements” (p. 287). This definition can be supplemented by Timothy & Hain, 2009) who described BPPV as sudden vertigo that is positional and paroxysmal. According
Vestibular System Athletes must accomplish amazing feats of balance and coordination of the body. As scientist, Mikhail Tsaytin discovered in the 1970s, acrobats can successfully make a two person human tower in the dark, but after adding a third acrobat, not even the most talented can maintain the balance required to keep the tower intact while in the dark (1). What does darkness have to do with it? The point is that balance relies on at least three signals coming from the body, and one of
Labyrinthitis Overview: The labyrinthitis is an inflammatory disease of the ' inner ear, whose main symptoms are dizziness, nausea and loss of balance. Inflammation of the labyrinth, which is that part of the inner ear that governs our sense of balance, it is in usually caused by an infection of viral or bacterial origin. Causes: Labyrinthitis can happen to individuals of all ages. It can be brought about by an assortment of elements, including: 1. Respiratory diseases, (for example, bronchitis)
such as driving. CAUSES In many cases, the cause of this condition is not known. It may be caused by a disturbance in an area of the inner ear that helps your brain sense movement and balance. A disturbance can be caused by a viral infection (labyrinthitis), head injury, or repetitive motion. RISK FACTORS This condition
Dizziness is a common part of the aging process that can result from various factors including dehydration, malnutrition, peripheral and central disorders such as labyrinthitis; cardiovascular issues such as hypotension or the effects of certain medications (Fernández, Breinbauer & Delano, 2015). The nurse could speak with Mrs Jones to ascertain the type of dizziness that she experiences by identifying when the dizziness
2007). With this form of cholesteatoma eustacian tube dysfunction does not occur in the same manner as it does in acquired forms. Symptoms specific to the congenital form have been known to range from asymptomatic to conductive hearing loss, labyrinthitis, facial palsy, sensorineural hearing loss, and intracranial complications (Park, Park, Chang, Jung, & Yeo, 2009). In the journal article, A Staging System for Congenital Cholesteatoma, the researchers aimed to develop a staging system for congenital
Vertigo and Its Treatment In our everyday lives, we almost take for granted this idea of balance or equilibrium that is maintained within our bodies. In general, no real thought processes are required. It is only when something is disturbed within our balance system that one is able to take notice of changes in the equilibrium. There may be several different factors that cause a disturbance to our bodies. One major area pertains to dizziness. Dizziness is found to be "the chief complaint in