Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness)

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Symptoms

What are the symptoms?

Lightheadedness or feeling faint
Unsteadiness or loss of balance
A feeling of floating, wooziness or heavy-headedness
Tilted head
Headaches
Vision problems
Nausea
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

When to see a doctor?

You should see a doctor if you experience any recurrent, sudden, severe, or prolonged and unexplained dizziness or vertigo.

Get emergency medical care if you experience new, severe dizziness or vertigo along with any of the following:

Sudden, severe headache
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Numbness or paralysis of arms or legs
Fainting
Double vision
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Confusion or slurred speech
Stumbling or difficulty walking
Ongoing vomiting
Seizures
A sudden change in hearing
Facial numbness or weakness

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Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness)

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Symptoms

What are the symptoms?

When to see a doctor?

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - How to prevent?

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Causes and Risk Factors

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Diagnosis

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Preparing for surgery

Vestibular (Hearing Loss & Dizziness) - Post-surgery care

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