by Dr. Mark Richardson | Mar 20, 2023 | Ear
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 | Ear
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 | 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 | Ear
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 | Sep 19, 2022 | Ear
Wax needs to be removed if blocking the ear causing deafness, or obscuring the eardrum if deeper disease is suspected. Wax is not removed with an earbud or with candling (gimmick!!). Most dissolving or lubricating ear drops do not work and make the situation worse....
by Dr. Mark Richardson | Aug 23, 2022 | Ear
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...
