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
Balance & Dizziness Canada 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 … [Read more...] about Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops Article
Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada 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 … [Read more...] about Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
Cervicogenic Dizziness Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada 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
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
Mal de Débarquement Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada 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,” … [Read more...] about Mal de Débarquement Article
Visually Induced Dizziness Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada 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 trovare. It is defined as chronic (long-lasting) dizziness or … [Read more...] about Visually Induced Dizziness Article
Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce the fifth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD). "Semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCD) is a collection of hearing and balance symptoms that are caused by a tiny hole (called a dehiscence, … [Read more...] about Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Article
New! Custom Facebook Feed Plugin
As the Webmaster for Balance & Dizziness Canada, WordPress plugins are part of my life. It may sound odd, but plugins make me happy! With plugins I can make all kinds of things work on the website that would otherwise require costly custom programming. For a long time I've wanted to create a better … [Read more...] about New! Custom Facebook Feed Plugin
Youngster Suffers from Episodic Ataxia Type 2
I write this on behalf of my ten-year-old son, Matteo. He has had Episodic Ataxia Type 2 since birth. It has caused severe episodes of vomiting, nystagmus, ataxia, migraine, hot spells, and vertigo that have been so debilitating for him. These episodes come on easily and sometimes without an … [Read more...] about Youngster Suffers from Episodic Ataxia Type 2
