by Dr. Mark Richardson | Mar 20, 2023 | Dizziness
Treatment of dizziness is cause-specific and may involve surgery, repositioning manoeuvres, radiotherapy, medication, physio, exercise or dietary changes. Medication can be directed at the cause, e.g. anti-viral or simply to sedate the dizzy centre until recovery...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Feb 21, 2023 | Dizziness
The role of your GP is essential in excluding other potential causes. e.g. Aspirin, alcohol, concussion, epilepsy, irregular heartbeats, panic attacks etc. The ear specialist will usually have a working diagnosis on a history confirmed on the Neuro ENT examination....
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jan 25, 2023 | Dizziness, Ear
Most dizzy ear problems arise from the inner ear, although impacted wax and middle ear disease can also contribute. BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo) is when the gravity crystals become dislodged (often for no reason) floating around causing short episodes...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Nov 4, 2022 | Dizziness
Balance is maintained primarily by using your inner ear with inputs from your eyes and spine and joints. Any malfunction of the inner ear creates a miss-message to the brain telling it you are turning. Your eyes then attempt to fixate and to correct this perceived...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Aug 23, 2022 | Dizziness, Resources
Dizziness is very common and is usually temporary and not serious. The causes range from getting up too quickly to having a stroke (very rare). There may be different sensations including floating and spinning. Dizziness may be accompanied by many other symptoms...
