The vestibular system in the body includes the inner ear and brain and it’s in charge of eye movement and balance. Without the vestibular system, you wouldn’t be able to stand on one leg or focus your eyes on something specific. The vestibular disorder can occur for multiple reasons and can affect your ability to feel stable or focused. Dr. Andrew Senchak, Dr. Joshua Caldwell, and Dr. Ann McRae at Texas Ear and Vestibular Institute in McKinney, TX, can explain what vestibular disorder is and how it can be treated.
What is Vestibular Disorder?
The vestibular disorder can come in numerous forms and is when there are issues with the vestibular system due to trauma, aging, or disease. Some common forms of vestibular disorder treated at the office in McKinney, TX, include:
- Meniere’s disease
- Labyrinthitis
- Perilymphatic fistula
- Vestibular Neuritis
The vestibular disorder can be associated with many different symptoms, most commonly vertigo, sensitivity to light, tinnitus, poor depth perception, hearing loss, and difficulty tracking objects with your eyes. There are many other symptoms associated with this and they can all be related to other issues you might be dealing with, which is why it’s important to talk to your doctor for an official diagnosis,
Depending on what is causing your issues, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will address all of the symptoms that you’ve been dealing with and help you strengthen your vestibular system again. Left untreated, the vestibular disorder can cause severe issues in your life and can make it difficult for you to function on a daily basis.
Contact Your Doctor Today!
Find out if a vestibular disorder is affecting you. Contact Dr. Andrew Senchak, Dr. Joshua Caldwell, and Dr. Ann McRae at Texas Ear and Vestibular Institute in McKinney, TX, to learn about the vestibular disorder and what it is. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (469) 678-2211.