The Benefits of A Balance Test

Does the room feel like it’s spinning when you move your head? Is balance often a challenge for you? 

Dizziness can be caused by a number of things, including dehydration, medications, and illness. But if you persistently have nausea, dizziness, or a pounding heart, you should have your balance tested.

woman experiencing dizziness

How Can I Tell if I Have a Balance Disorder? What Are the Specific Symptoms?

The following are some symptoms of a balance disorder: 

  • Heart pounding
  • Feeling like you're floating
  • Blurry vision
  • Frequent dizziness
  • Trouble walking
  • Nausea
  • Panic attacks

This list certainly doesn’t cover all possible symptoms. If you’re feeling miserable because of vertigo, call us for a consultation. One of the following conditions may be responsible:

  • Sensory ataxia
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Cerebellar ataxia
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Treating A Balance Disorder

If we confirm that you have a balance disorder, we will discuss ways to treat and manage it. There are a number of exercises we may suggest, including vestibular rehabilitation or dietary changes, or you may need to see a different specialist.

Instead of Watching The Epley Maneuver on YouTube, You Should Come And See Us For a Consultation

The Epley Maneuver may be carried out, or we may perform a different canalith repositioning procedure. These movements can sometimes “reset” your sense of balance. We can also show you how to do the Epley Maneuver at home. 

Having trouble with balance issues? Contact us to schedule an appointment.