Pulsatile tinnitus, caused by certain vein abnormalities, is one of the most treatable types of this condition. Doctors can insert a stent into the malformed vein and restore normal blood flow and pressure in the area. Surgeons in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto are performing this life-changing … [Read more...] about A Life-changing Treatment for Pulsatile Tinnitus
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Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the tenth article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops. Secondary endolymphatic hydrops is a buildup of fluid in the inner ear. This can cause vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus and feelings of ear blockage or … [Read more...] about Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops Article
Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the ninth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on motion and cyber sickness. "The most popular theory is that motion and cyber sickness are both caused by a sensory mismatch or conflict between the signals the balance system is sending to … [Read more...] about Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
Return-It Express Recycling Drive
We’ve made it incredibly easy to donate your refundable beverage container deposits directly to BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society. Will you join our other supporters who are contributing empty bottles, cans and juice boxes? Our goal is to receive 5,000 container deposits by year-end, and … [Read more...] about Return-It Express Recycling Drive
Cervicogenic Dizziness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the eighth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on cervicogenic dizziness. "Cervicogenic dizziness can be a somewhat controversial diagnosis. Not all health care professionals and researchers agree about what counts as cervicogenic … [Read more...] about Cervicogenic Dizziness Article
Upcoming Talk at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch
Understanding Dizziness and Imbalance: How Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM, BC Balance and Dizziness will be hosting a talk by physiotherapist Farron Fedechko at the City Centre Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. The topic is "Understanding … [Read more...] about Upcoming Talk at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch
Found on Reddit: Heart-wrenching Story by Young Vertigo Sufferer
Below is the raw, unedited, heart-wrenching story about a young woman who suffered with undiagnosed vertigo until she finally met the right doctor! However, we are not 100% sure if what she had in the beginning was BPPV, but, from her symptoms, we are quite sure that she developed PPPD at some … [Read more...] about Found on Reddit: Heart-wrenching Story by Young Vertigo Sufferer
We Have Updated Our Website
After several months of behind-the-scenes work on our website, we're finally live with the updated version. You will find many new articles -- with MORE TO COME! -- and a new navigation menu to make it easier to find what you're looking for. Please have a good look around and read some amazing, … [Read more...] about We Have Updated Our Website
Mal de Débarquement Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the seventh article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on mal de débarquement. “Débarquement” is the French word for “disembarking” or getting off a boat, train or airplane. “Mal de débarquement” literally means “sickness of disembarking,” also … [Read more...] about Mal de Débarquement Article
Visually Induced Dizziness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the sixth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on visually induced dizziness. "Visually induced dizziness is a group of symptoms that can be caused by vestibular disorders. It is defined as chronic (long-lasting) dizziness or unsteadiness … [Read more...] about Visually Induced Dizziness Article
