Dizziness

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints we see, and the good news is that it is very treatable in most cases. Because “dizziness” can mean different things to different people — whether it’s a spinning sensation, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a feeling of being off-balance — our first goal is to understand exactly what you’re experiencing.

Your evaluation will typically begin with a thorough medical history and physical examination. We’ll ask you detailed questions about your symptoms: when they started, how long they last, what seems to trigger them, and whether you have any associated symptoms such as hearing loss, ear fullness, ringing in the ears, or nausea.  We will typically recommend a hearing test (audiometry) to assess how well your ears are functioning.

Many causes of dizziness originate in the inner ear, which is why an ENT specialist is often the right place to start. Conditions such as BPPV, Ménière’s disease, vestibular neuritis, and labyrinthitis are all conditions we are experienced in diagnosing and managing.

Our goal is to get to the root of your dizziness and develop a personalized treatment plan — whether that involves a simple in-office repositioning maneuver, vestibular rehabilitation therapy, medication, or further follow-up. You don’t have to live with dizziness, and we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

For some patients, vestibular therapy is an important part of the recovery process. If your physician determines that you would benefit from it, you won’t need to look far — we are proud to offer specialized vestibular therapy right here in our practice.