by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 27, 2025 | Ear
Vestibular migraine is severe dizziness often associated with a migraine headache. It is the second commonest cause of vertigo (the first being crystal disease). This occurs in approximately 1% of the population. The symptoms of vestibular migraine start...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 28, 2024 | Ear
If an identifiable cause is found, this must be addressed and can be a simple as removing wax from the outer ear. If no cause is found, such as in presbycusis, other forms of treatment may be employed: Behavioural Therapy The patient needs to be educated and...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 28, 2024 | Ear
The history is important defining the onset together with any precipitating events. The course of the tinnitus and associated symptoms with medication use is important. Clinically, a full head and neck examination in undertaken concentrating on the ear together with...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Jun 4, 2024 | Ear
The cause of the ringing is often unknown. It is a phantom sound generated from the brain auditory cortex and other pathways. In the ear, outer ear infections, wax impaction, ear drum perforations or even mucous in the middle ear will cause tinnitus. ...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | May 27, 2024 | Ear
Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound without an external source. It is a symptom and not a disease in itself. Approximately 10% of patients have objective tinnitus where the noise is hear by the examining doctor, e.g. blood vessel narrowing. Tinnitus can...
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Aug 21, 2023 | Ear
The treatment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can be either treating the cause or the effect, can be medical or surgical, temporary or permanent and involve children or adults. Cortico steroid nose sprays, antibiotics and even oral steroids are sometimes used. ...
