Chapter 6: Vestibular Disorder Flashcards
What does the Vestibular System includes the parts of the inner ear and brain?
That process the sensory information involved with controlling balance.
How does vestibular disorders can result?
When disease or injury damages the parts of the inner ear and brain.
What are the two common symptoms of vestibular disorders?
Vertigo and Tinnitus.
What is Vertigo?
The sensation of you or the environment around you is moving or spinning.
What can cause problems in the Vestibular system that trigger Vertigo?
Collections of calcium in the inner ear, inflammation and certain infections.
What will be the treatment for Vertigo?
Antihistamines or oral corticosteroids provide symptom relief.
What is Tinnitus?
A non-auditory internal sound.
Tinnitus is commonly referred to as?
Ringing in the ears, buzzing, hissing, humming, chirping or roaring.
Is cure for Tinnitus?
Not for most cases of Tinnitus.
What does sound masking uses to counteract the sound of Tinnitus?
External noise.
Since most cases of Tinnitus are connected to some level or hearing loss, What can often make Tinnitus less noticeable by amplifying outside sounds?
A hearing aid.
