Ian Purcell MD PhD Otoneurology Call 858 223 2172
Specialty

Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the vestibular system, which is crucial for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. Types include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, and Meniere’s disease. Symptoms often involve dizziness, vertigo, balance issues, and nausea.

Vestibular disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the vestibular system, which is crucial for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. Types include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, and Meniere’s disease. Symptoms often involve dizziness, vertigo, balance issues, and nausea.

Related diagnostic tools

  • Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
  • Epleychair
  • Trv
  • Vemp
  • DizzyDoctor Vertigo Recording Goggles
  • Videonystagmography (VNG)

Care approach

Care plans are individualized. The practice combines detailed history, bedside examination, and targeted testing to decide whether treatment should focus on vestibular rehabilitation, migraine or medication management, canalith repositioning, cardiovascular coordination, neurologic treatment, or additional specialty referral.

Related diagnostic tools

  • Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
  • Epleychair
  • Trv
  • Vemp
  • DizzyDoctor Vertigo Recording Goggles
  • Videonystagmography (VNG)

Care approach

Care plans are individualized. The practice combines detailed history, bedside examination, and targeted testing to decide whether treatment should focus on vestibular rehabilitation, migraine or medication management, canalith repositioning, cardiovascular coordination, neurologic treatment, or additional specialty referral.