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Upper Cervical Treatment for Inner Ear Disorders
Overview of inner ear disorders
The vestibular system of your body controls your balance and eye movements. The vestibular system consists of parts of the inner ear and the brain. Certain factors such as disease, aging, injury, or vestibular disorder may cause damage to the vestibular system, thus resulting in the following symptoms:
- Cognitive changes
- Auditory changes
- Visual disturbance
- Spatial disorientation
- Vertigo
It is important to note that the symptoms of inner ear disorder vary according to the severity and type of condition. For instance, people suffering from the vestibular disease may appear overly anxious, attention-seeking, inattentive, and lazy.
They may find it hard to perform daily tasks, like functioning at school or work or getting out of bed in the morning.
Vertigo
Vertigo is simply a spinning or whirling sensation or a feeling that the world around you is moving when it is not. The symptoms of vertigo present in specific positions, with movement, and while sitting still. People with inner ear disorders may feel floating or lightheaded rocking sensations. They may also feel as if they are…
