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The article was professionally consulted by MSc Huynh An Thien - Neurosurgeon, Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International HospitalVestibular disorder is a disease that often occurs not only in middle-aged people but also in young people, although the disease is not dangerous, it is very uncomfortable for the patient. Symptoms of the disease such as dizziness, lightheadedness can be dangerous for the patient when walking.
1. What is vestibular disorder?
The vestibule is a part located behind the cochlea on both sides that plays an important role in the adjustment of balance, posture and coordination of movements of the body. Vestibular disorder is a disease that appears suddenly, or recurs causing an imbalance in posture, making the patient often dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, nauseated, vomiting, walking. standing unsteadily, tinnitus, insomnia...Vestibular disorder is a common disease even in young people, greatly affecting the patient's quality of life and ability to work.
2. Causes of disease
There are many causes of vestibular disorders such as changing weather, poisoning (chemicals, drugs, food...); and due to diseases such as: cerebral circulation disorders, cervical spondylosis, hypertension, brain diseases such as brain tumors, cerebellar tumors, 8 nerve tumors ...Vestibular disorders are divided into 2 types of peripheral vestibular disorders and central vestibular disorders.
Causes of peripheral vestibular disorders:
Ear diseases: chronic mastoid otitis, otosclerosis Medicines: drugs that damage the vestibule - cochlea such as some antibiotics, diuretics urine, medicine for treatment, cancer, radiation therapy, pain reliever,... Vasoconstriction of the basilar artery. In people who work in an office, sit for a long time in a cold room and have frequent contact with computers, so the cervical spine area is susceptible to cold, leading to peripheral vestibular disorders. Causes of central vestibular disorders:
Atherosclerosis Lowering blood pressure Cervical spondylosis
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3. Manifestations of vestibular disorders
Dizzy. Dizziness is the first sign of vestibular disorders. The feeling of the body spinning, wobbling, so standing up and sitting down is also extremely difficult. If the attack is severe, they can only lie down in one position, cannot sit up, nausea and may vomit a lot, causing dehydration, electrolytes, when opening their eyes, they will see everything spinning and turning upside down. Overbalance. When losing balance, the patient will have difficulty walking, always have a feeling of lightheadedness and have to cling to people or other objects to be able to move. The main reason is that the entire vestibular, eye, extrapyramidal, and cerebellar areas are blocked. Insomnia. Insomnia is also considered a sign of vestibular disease. Fainting, loss of consciousness, fear of light, noise and position changes, very tired If the disease lasts for a long time, it can lead to fatigue, loss of balance, loss of concentration, blurred vision, often numb limbs. nervousness, tremors, physical weakness, ... greatly affect health, reduce quality of life such as inability to concentrate and reduce work efficiency, easily get angry for no reason with those around you. , can cause deafness, endanger life if participating in traffic...
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4. Vestibular disorders should be examined in which department?
Dizziness is a sign of many diseases, including some dangerous diseases such as high blood pressure, low blood pressure, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident... accompanied by sudden headache, blurred vision, trembling limbs, feeling of wobble, ... can be signs of vestibular disorders but need to be distinguished from emergency medical conditions of The above nervous system needs to be selected by a neurologist for examination and exclusion. In addition, vestibular disorders are diseases belonging to the group of neurological diseases, so for examination and treatment, you need to perform at a neurologist. This specialty is available in all general hospitals.
Vestibular disorders may have to do some diagnostics such as blood tests, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ... for the doctor to diagnose correctly.
Patients with signs of vestibular disorders or suspected of having the disease, patients can visit and receive treatment at medical facilities including Vinmec international general hospital. There is a full range of medical examination and treatment specialties, including neuroendocrine specialists with high treatment capacity. As a result, when choosing one of these hospitals, you can be examined and treated for vestibular disorders effectively, with peace of mind and reputation.
Vinmec International General Hospital has a neurology department led by leading neurologists in charge of medical examination and treatment. Doctors have many years of experience in treating neurological diseases of various degrees.
In addition, the neurology department of Vinmec hospital is fully invested in facilities, equipment, modern machinery, advanced examination and treatment equipment. All are applied to the examination and treatment process, helping patients to be diagnosed accurately and treat the disease most effectively.
The process of examining and treating vestibular disorders at Vinmec international general hospital has now been optimized, shortening the process, helping patients feel lighter and more comfortable during examination and treatment. . This will help reduce a lot of burden and psychological pressure for patients when going to the doctor.
Customers can directly go to Vinmec Health system nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
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