Dizziness Evaluation & Therapy in Castle Rock, CO
Dizziness & Vertigo Evaluations
Dizziness and vertigo can affect every area of your life. If you’re suffering from dizziness or vertigo symptoms, you have choices. You can find relief and get back to living your normal, healthy life. At Castle Rock Ear Associates, our experienced medical specialists can determine the underlying cause of your dizziness. We will perform a full test battery, do a physical examination, evaluate your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, and overall health. Our goal is to find the most effective, treatment for dizziness that will help you return to the life you love. Call us to schedule dizziness evaluation and treatment in Castle Rock, CO.
Vertigo & Dizziness Evaluations
If you are feeling imbalanced or dizzy, Castle Rock Ear Associates provides thorough evaluations of your vestibular (balance) system. We start your visit with a hearing test because both the balance and hearing systems are part of the inner ear. Our medical professionals will thoroughly review your medical history and perform a physical and neuro-otological examination following the hearing test. Our doctors may recommend you undergo additional diagnostic testing to determine whether problems in your inner ear are causing your balance disorder. Castle Rock Ear Associates has state-of-the-art equipment for testing, including vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), videonystagmography (VNG), and auditory brainstem response (ABR). We might recommend other procedures, such as labs for dizziness, imaging tests (MRI or CT), and additional consultations if warranted. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Causes of Vertigo & Dizziness
Vertigo is a medical condition that causes a feeling of spinning or motion that patients describe as dizziness or disorientation. If you have vertigo, you will feel like the world is moving around you. Vertigo can be caused by an inner ear problem such as ear crystals breaking free and floating where they do not belong or a more serious medical condition like a tumor or a stroke. Everyone may feel dizzy at least once, which doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious medical condition. However, if you are dizzy often and it affects your ability to eat, sleep, work, exercise, or participate in your regular daily routine, you should make an appointment with us. When you feel dizzy, you may feel lightheaded, confused, disoriented, or nauseated. You may also lose your balance. Dizziness can be caused by medication, low blood sugar or low blood pressure, stress and anxiety, or an underlying medical condition like inner ear damage, anemia, concussion, a neurological disorder, a cardiovascular issue, or a panic attack.
Treatment for Vertigo & Dizziness
We offer a variety of treatment options for vertigo or dizziness. We will determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and design a treatment plan that addresses your physical and mental health. Our treatment options depend on the cause of your symptoms, age and overall health, medical and family health history, lifestyle, and health goals. The most common treatment options for vertigo and dizziness are:
- Medication
- Physical therapy
- Psychological therapy
- Vestibular rehabilitation therapy
- Lifestyle modification
- Dietary and nutrition changes
- Surgery
FAQs About Dizziness & Vertigo
In addition to treating dizziness, vertigo, and other ear and hearing-related conditions, we are committed to patient education. We want to provide you with the information and resources you need to make an informed decision about your healthcare and treatment options. Below are the answers to frequently asked questions about dizziness and vertigo.
Can anxiety cause vertigo and dizziness? Yes, anxiety and stress can cause vertigo and dizziness. A panic attack, which is caused by anxiety and stress, can also cause dizziness and lightheadedness.
Can dizziness be a sign of heart problems? Yes, dizziness is a symptom of certain heart conditions like a heart valve condition, blocked arteries, heart disease, or an arrhythmia.
How do you know if your inner ear is causing dizziness? If you also have balance problems, hearing loss (even mild or intermittent hearing loss), or tinnitus (a ringing in your ears), your dizziness may be an underlying symptom of an inner ear problem.
What is dizziness a sign of? Dizziness can be a sign of stress, anxiety, side effects from medication, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, motion sickness, an inner ear problem, infection, circulatory issues, a blocked artery, heart disease, or another medical condition.
What is the difference between dizziness and vertigo? Dizziness is a very common condition. It often is fleeting and goes away on its own. Dizziness can be a response to your environment or a symptom of stress and can make one feel lightheaded, unsteady, or off balance. Vertigo is a severe dizziness that makes it feel like the room is spinning. Vertigo doesn’t go away on its own very quickly, and episodes can last for hours.
When should you worry about dizziness? You should visit your doctor or our office if you have severe, prolonged, or chronic dizziness, unexplained dizziness, or dizziness that takes a long time to pass or go away. You should also see your doctor if dizziness is accompanied by vertigo and/or other troubling symptoms like a severe headache, chest pain or pressure, arm pain, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting.
Contact Our Dizziness & Vertigo Specialists
If you’re ready to find relief from dizziness and other symptoms of vertigo, our team at Castle Rock Ear Associates can help. Call us today or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation with our dizziness and vertigo specialists in Castle Rock, CO. We will uncover the root cause of your symptoms and design a highly individualized treatment plan to help you return to your regular routine.