Sometimes when discussing vertigo with a patient, providers try to decide if the vertigo the patient is experiencing is subjective or objective. What does this mean, and what are the implications for treatment? “Subjective” means an internal feeling that only you experience and that is not visible to others. When referring to vertigo, it meansContinue reading “Subjective vs. Objective Vertigo”
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Which ear, which vertigo diagnosis?
It can be hard to figure out which ear is the source of the vertigo you are experiencing. It’s possible to do this if your vertigo has one of these characteristics: If you can set off the vertigo with movement, you can use the movement as a clue. If the vertigo comes on when lyingContinue reading “Which ear, which vertigo diagnosis?”
Recovering from vestibular injury: vision
You might have permanent and even severe damage to one of your inner ears, yet still get back to feeling normal with good balance. This ability to recover is called compensation. Being able to do this well is easier for humans than for some other animals. For example, rabbits can’t do it well at all.Continue reading “Recovering from vestibular injury: vision”
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