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Learn About Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorder is one of the conditions that can occur in many different ages and subjects. The disease is easy to be confused with ischemic disease or many other diseases with similar manifestations and symptoms. What is vestibular disorder? The cause of vestibular disorders and other information related to vestibular disorders will be discussed in the following article.

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Vestibular disorder is one of the conditions
that can occur in many different ages and subjects

Overview of Vestibular Disorders

The vestibule is a part of the central nervous system. Is located behind the cochlea. This part possesses an important position in balancing body gravity, balancing and maintaining human posture as well as coordinating body parts such as arms, legs, eyes, body. …

Vestibular dysfunction is a blockage in the transceiver process that transmits signals from the body to the central nervous system. This is partly due to the compression of the artery or the number 8 nerve or damage to the inner ear and brain.

This syndrome is a condition that can be acquired by people of all ages and subjects. The most common is in people aged 50 and over. Many studies recently found that vestibular disorders are gradually rejuvenating and the rate of infected young people is gradually increasing. Therefore, you should not be subjective to this disease.

What Causes Vestibular Disorder?

Investigating the causes of vestibular disorders shows that there are many different causes including external causes and main causes from within the body. To find the right treatment, you should find out the following types of causes:

Peripheral vestibular disorder

Peripheral vestibular disorders also stem mainly from the causes of the patient's complications such as:

  • Psychiatric shingles, chickenpox, and mumps lead to vestibular nerve paralysis. These are diseases of the vestibular neuritis group.
  • Diabetes or hypothyroidism, diseases belonging to the group of metabolic disorders.
  • Edema of the inner ear – also known as Meniere's syndrome
  • Have an ear infection or injury, and have a malformed inner ear.
  • No.8 nerve tumor causes compression of the vestibular part
  • People who experience motion sickness or experience side effects from the use of drugs such as drugs, alcohol, or drugs.
  • People with double vision

Central vestibular disorder

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Peripheral vestibular disorders also stem mainly from the causes of the patient's complications

Besides the causes of peripheral vestibular disorders, the central vestibular disorder is also one of the most common types of causes. Patients with central vestibular disorders are a side effect of patients with cerebral circulatory insufficiency.

One of the symptoms that are easy to see is walking, communication difficulties. Every time you change positions, you will be dizzy and accompanied by vomiting.

The main reason is:

  • Injury to the vestibular cord nucleus
  • Atherosclerosis hinders the flow of blood to the brain
  • The patient has a lack of background circulatory function
  • Degenerative vertebrae
  • Neurosphilis
  • Tumor, cerebral infarction
  • A drop in blood pressure
  • Atherosclerosis
  • A number of other syndromes

The Most Common And Recognizable Symptoms of Vestibular Disorder

The patient feels dizzy with the surrounding space. It is difficult for the patient to get up and sit down.

  • Nausea or vomiting causes dehydration.
  • Fainting or losing consciousness. This is a serious development of patients with vestibular disorders.
  • Difficulty in moving and walking. Sudden loss of balance.
  • Afraid of light, startled, and sensitive to sound.
  • The limbs are numb, the body feels tired all the time. The mind is not concentrating, the body is impaired.

The above is just one of the common symptoms that are easily encountered in patients with vestibular disorders. In order not to be confused with the symptoms and manifestations of other diseases. Patients should visit the nearest medical facility to be sure and to be healthy.

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The symptoms of vestibular disease are common such as headache, nausea, photophobia,
numb limbs, difficulty moving, fainting, or loss of consciousness, …

Vestibular Disorder Is Life-Dangerous?

Assessment of the severity of vestibular disorders. This disease is quite common and is not too serious or fatal. However, there is a great potential to lead to stroke and the manifestations and signs of vestibular disorder also make it difficult and hindered a lot in daily life. In addition, a prolonged vestibular disorder without specific treatment or correction can lead to a more serious condition, rather than hearing loss.

Current Common Diagnostic Methods for Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders, when detected in time, will have specific treatments and remedies to prevent the disease from progressing in a bad way, avoiding affecting the patient's health. Very popular diagnostic methods for vestibular disorders are widely applied today include:

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Vestibular disorders, when detected in time, will have specific treatments
and remedies to prevent the disease from deteriorating.
  • Electrical test: By using small electrical units located around the eyes. The main purpose is to measure eye movement, evaluate problems of the patient's nerve organs as well as to measure the degree of vestibular disturbances (if any).
  • Rotation test: This test measures and assesses specific eye and ear performance. Besides, combined with the use of video glasses to track eye movement.
  • Cochlear implant test: A diagnostic method that gives information about the hair cells in the cochlea. Thereby, the hair response is measured and the clicks generated by the tiny speakers are positioned inside the ear canal.
  • MRI: To create images of body tissues that are scanned horizontally through magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves. In addition, this state-of-the-art diagnostic method can detect tumors, abnormal cells, stroke complications, and other soft tissues inside the body.

Ways to Prevent Vestibular Disorder

The syndrome can be acquired in many subjects and ages. You should not be subjective to this disease. At the same time, should develop and implement a regular diet to proactively prevent in the following ways:

  • Practice regular, daily exercise. Every day set aside a period of 30 minutes – 1 hour to practice exercises that help blood circulation.
  • Do not sit for too long, while balancing work and rest.
  • Develop a reasonable and scientific diet. At the same time, meals should be enough to provide energy for the body. Eat more vegetables, fish, and limit fried foods that use a lot of greases that can cause blood vessel blockage.
  • Note to drink enough 2 liters of water per day. Do not change positions too quickly, limit sudden head and neck movements.
  • As soon as you encounter any abnormal signs, you should immediately see your doctor have the most reasonable living and resting diet.
  • Do not sit in the same place for long periods of time. Especially with the office workers, students. It is necessary to stand up, walk and move to have blood flow and prevent the risk of vestibular disorder.

The vestibular disorder is not a life-threatening illness, but if it is not treated, it can affect the patient's quality of life. The disease can make traveling difficult, irritable, increase the risk of complications of hearing loss, …

Absolutely not be subjective before the signs of vestibular disorders. Need to go to a reputable facility for advice on appropriate treatment by a doctor. At the same time, building a diet, working, studying science, avoiding sitting in one place for too long.

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Developing and implementing a regular diet in combination
with daily exercise will help prevent disease

Above are specific sharing information about vestibular disorders. Hope has helped readers to have the most effective prevention and treatment.

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