Hearing Loss and Vertigo
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear sounds. Most commonly caused by age, hearing loss is a common condition that affects up to 25% of people between the ages of 65 and 75, and up to 75% of people over the age of 75. Hearing loss can be mild or severe and can be reversible, temporary or permanent.
Hearing loss is most frequently caused by excessive noise and aging. Noise-induced hearing loss is gradual but can affect people of all ages. It is caused by loud noises, such as loud music, that you hear over a long period of time. Age-related hearing loss, known as Presbycusis, is a gradual hearing loss seen in the elderly. Hearing loss can also be caused by infection, wax buildup or objects in the ear. Such hearing loss is usually temporary. Hearing loss by injury or a ruptured eardrum may be more serious and permanent.
Common symptoms of hearing loss include muffled hearing, difficulty understanding what people are saying and the feeling that your ear is plugged. Other symptoms can include ringing, hissing or buzzing in the ear. It is important to seek medical attention if you suffer from any of these symptoms. An examination and detailed audiologic test is usually performed to properly diagnose hearing disorders.
Dr. Zadeh is committed to providing the highest quality and most efficient care possible so that his patients achieve fast and effective treatment. Therefore, at his office, he has access to the most advanced audiologic diagnostic technology available to expedite diagnosis. Dr. Zadeh's expert audiologists perform hearing tests (Audiometry) in the office, and the results are available immediately following the test.
Vertigo
Vertigo is a sensation of movement or spinning that occurs as a result of problems within the brain or inner ear. People with vertigo feel like the environment around them is moving when no movement is actually occurring. Vertigo is one of the most common health problems in the US, and affects up to 40 percent of adults, who have reported feeling dizzy at least once during their lifetime.
Most patients with vertigo experience a sudden onset of symptoms intermittently that last for a few seconds to a few hours, and may include lightheadedness, imbalance and nausea, as well as temporary hearing loss and ringing in the ears.
Vertigo may be caused by a number of different conditions, including inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinthitis), Meniere's disease, Acoustic Neuroma and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It may also occur after head or neck trauma or severe migraines. A thorough evaluation is required in order to diagnose the cause of vertigo and rule out more serious conditions.
Treatment for vertigo depends on the underlying cause of the symptoms, but may include medication, physical therapy, dietary changes or surgery. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is often effective in minimizing dizziness and improving balance by restoring function to the vestibular system. It is important for patients with vertigo to take special caution to prevent injury from falls.
Dr. Zadeh is committed to providing the highest quality and most efficient care possible so that his patients achieve fast and effective treatment. Therefore, at his office, he has access to the most advanced vestibular diagnostic technology available to expedite diagnosis. Dr. Zadeh's expert audiologists perform balance testing (Videonystagmography) in the office, and the results are available immediately following the test.
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Mani H. Zadeh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
2080 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: (310) 201-0717
Fax: (310) 201-9665
Email: info@ZadehMD.com
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