Balance Problems

Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)

Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD) is a rare condition where there is an abnormal opening or thinning of the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear.

Dizziness/Imbalance

Dizziness and imbalance are symptoms rather than conditions themselves, often indicating an underlying issue with the vestibular system or other sensory systems involved in balance and spatial orientation.

Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear disorder characterized by inflammation of the labyrinth, which includes the vestibular system involved in balance and spatial orientation, as well as the cochlea involved in hearing.

Meniere’s Disease

Meniere’s Disease is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear.

Persistent Perceptual Postural Dizziness (3PD)

Persistent Perceptual Postural Dizziness (3PD) is a chronic condition characterized by persistent dizziness, imbalance, and postural instability, often triggered or worsened by visual stimuli or changes in posture.

Vestibular Migraine

Vestibular Migraine is a type of migraine headache that includes vestibular symptoms, such as vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance, in addition to typical migraine symptoms like headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Vestibular Neuritis

Vestibular Neuritis is an inner ear disorder caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, leading to sudden onset of vertigo, imbalance, and nausea.

Vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom characterized by a sensation of spinning or movement when there is no actual movement. It can be caused by various underlying conditions affecting the vestibular system or central nervous system.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder that causes brief episodes of vertigo (spinning sensation) triggered by changes in head position.

Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)

Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) is a neurological condition characterized by a persistent sensation of rocking, swaying, or bobbing, typically following travel by sea, air, or land.