Vestibular disorders occur often and affect people of all ages and all walks of life. According to studies from the National Institute of Health, 90 million Americans will complain to their doctors of dizziness at least once in their lifetime. Causes of vestibular disorders include injury, ear infections, and use of certain drugs such as antibiotics. The most common symptoms of vestibular disorders include dizziness, unsteadiness or imbalance when walking, vertigo, and nausea. These symptoms may be quite mild, lasting minutes, or quite severe and result in total disability.
More than 50 million Americans have tinnitus to some degree. Tinnitus is the medical term for the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. Tinnitus is often referred to as "ringing in the ears." Some people with tinnitus hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking sounds. This disorder can be intermittent or constant with single or multiple tones; perceived volume can range from subtle to shattering. Some causes of tinnitus include ear wax build-up, environmental factors, the use of certain medications, and some types of trauma.
Commonly Prescribed (On-Label) Drugs: Nylidrin
Off-Label Prescription Drug Breakthrough Option: Clonazepam
Vertigo is a false sensation of motion or spinning that leads to dizziness or discomfort. Persons with vertigo feel as though they are actually spinning or moving, or that their surroundings are in motion. There are two types of vertigo: peripheral and central. Peripheral vertigo occurs if there is a problem with the portion of the inner ear that controls balance or with the vestibular nerve. Central vertigo occurs if there is an abnormality in the brain. Associated symptoms include double vision, difficulty swallowing, facial paralysis, and slurred speech.
Commonly Prescribed (On-Label) Drugs: Diphenidol, Meclizine, Perphenazine
Off-Label Prescription Drug Breakthrough Option: Clonazepam
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