Overcoming Positional Vertigo

Overcoming Positional Vertigo
Author: Carol A Foster
Publisher: Bull Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1945188286

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is dizziness that comes from the inner ear. It affects more than eight million people in the United States alone. The good news is that this condition can be managed at home. Carol A. Foster, an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine, developed a maneuver that allows sufferers to treat their own symptoms. Her YouTube video demonstrating the maneuver has more than five million views. Written in a friendly and approachable tone, Overcoming Positional Vertigo provides readers a more in-depth guide to the diagnosis of BPPV, the specifics of treatments and maneuvers, and preventative measures one can take to avoid recurrence.

Dizziness

Dizziness
Author: Gregory T. Whitman
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1421420899

"Drs. Gregory Whitman, an otoneurologist, and Robert Baloh, a neurologist, have written a remarkably readable and compassionate book for anyone who has dizziness, whether acutely, episodically, or chronically. Their book describes the conditions that cause dizziness and explains what people with dizziness can do to feel better. For older people especially, addressing dizziness means a better chance of avoiding a fall and retaining independence. The authors begin by explaining why it's important to overcome dizziness and describing how dizziness is diagnosed and treated. They then describe two conditions--benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and orthostatic hypotension--which cause dizzy spells when a person changes position. Next are the causes of dizzy spells that happen in attacks and without any trigger, most prominently Meniere's disease and migraine-associated dizziness. The third part of the book is for people who have a single bout of dizziness that lasts for days and then gradually improves, generally brought on by either vestibular neuritis or stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Finally, the authors explore the causes of constant dizziness that lasts for days, months, and even years. These are anxiety, Mal de debarquement Syndrome, dizziness due to loss of function in both ears, and small vessel ischemic disease. An Appendix offers advice about home exercises for dizziness, and a Glossary defines terms. This book stands to become the definitive consumer health book on this topic. With the aging of the population, dizziness will become a more common problem, so the book may also be of interest and use to primary care providers"--

BPPV

BPPV
Author: P. J. Haybach
Publisher:
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2000
Genre: Vertigo
ISBN: 9780963261144

Feeling Dizzy

Feeling Dizzy
Author: Brian W. Blakley
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1997-07-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780028616803

When you turn your head suddenly, do you feel sick to your stomach? Do you often become dizzy when you get up too quickly from a chair? Have you ever felt a sense of motion when you're standing still? You're not alone. Whether it's fainting, imbalance, or spinning sensations, these disorders affect 76 million Americans at some time in their lives. Feeling Dizzy explains what can go wrong, what physicians can do to diagnose and treat problems, what you can do to help yourself, and how you can finally regain your sense of balance. The first complete book on the subject written from the general reader, Feeling Dizzy: Identifies and explains the three types of dizziness: vertigo, imbalance, and fainting. Describes treatment options, from medication or surgery to therapy and rehabilitation. Outlines self-help options, including relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and exercise.

Rock Steady

Rock Steady
Author: Joey Remenyi
Publisher: Page Two
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1774580624

Vestibular audiologist, neuroplasticity therapist, and the founder of Seeking Balance International, Joey Remenyi shares her pioneering holistic approach to vertigo and tinnitus.

Cure Vertigo Naturally

Cure Vertigo Naturally
Author: Audrey Lynn
Publisher: Audrey Lynn
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2015-02-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 150013984X

Embark on Your Journey to a Vertigo-Free Life: Unlock the Secrets to Conquering Dizziness and Imbalance Naturally Vertigo affects countless individuals around the globe, with causes spanning from mild infections to severe neurological disorders. Recognizing the potential severity of vertigo and dizziness, it's essential to address these episodes rather than ignore them. All too often, people have depended on medications that only alleviate symptoms without tackling the underlying issues, ultimately leading to more harm due to side effects. Now is the time to break away from this vicious cycle and embrace a holistic approach to healing. In this eye-opening guide, you'll discover practical, easy-to-follow steps to conquer vertigo and regain control of your life. By making minor adjustments to your diet, daily activities, and overall lifestyle, you can triumph over this incapacitating condition. This all-encompassing book offers a wealth of invaluable information, featuring: *A detailed overview of the various types of vertigo and how to pinpoint which one you're experiencing *Crucial diagnostic insights to help you comprehend the origins of your vertigo *Inspiring revelations on how you possess the power to cure vertigo for good *Exceptionally effective dietary modifications to revitalize your well-being in no time *5 powerful, simple-to-apply home remedies to put an end to vertigo *Swift and uncomplicated exercises to incorporate into your daily routine for lasting relief And so much more! Don't allow vertigo to dictate your life any longer—take the initiative to achieve lasting relief and reclaim your independence with this indispensable guide.

A Clinician's Guide to Balance and Dizziness

A Clinician's Guide to Balance and Dizziness
Author: Charles M. Plishka
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040136389

With an increasing number of referrals to treat balance impairment, gait disorders, and dizziness, A Clinician’s Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Evaluation and Treatment by Dr. Charles M. Plishka looks to address these issues and provides tests, measures, and interventions that are matched to research studies when available, for evidence-based practice. It begins with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the systems used to balance. With a basic understanding of how we balance, the signs and symptoms of patients will be understood with much greater ease. A Clinician’s Guide to Balance and Dizziness enables the reader to perform a complete and thorough evaluation and helps to provide treatment options for identified deficits that place the patient at risk for falls. Along with numerous diagrams and photos, this text comes with access to a web site containing video clips that demonstrate key evaluation and treatment techniques. The result will be a better evaluation, treatment plan, and outcome. Topics and Features Include: How do we balance? Tests to evaluate the balance-impaired patient Tests and interventions for conditions such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Loss, and the central and peripheral causes of dizziness Therapy treatments “How to” instructions throughout Companion web site with video clips demonstrating evaluation and treatments A Clinician’s Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Evaluation and Treatment is an easy-to-use reference perfect for professionals who assess and treat balance impairments and dizziness. While it is an instructional text for physical therapy students and clinicians, it is also a great reference for established physicians, vestibular and balance therapy specialists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers.

Dizziness

Dizziness
Author: Adolfo Bronstein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781316621578

Dizzy patients are notoriously difficult to diagnose as doctors require knowledge spanning several subspecialties, including neurology, otolaryngology, internal medicine and psychiatry. This updated second edition integrates the essential information from these fields, providing advice that is both practical and accessible. Beginning with two jargon-free chapters on anatomy, physiology and examination techniques, the book follows a coherent structure organized according to clinical presentations, such as recurrent vertigo, positional vertigo and chronic dizziness. Each chapter is summarized with a table showing diagnoses and their key features, ensuring that the relevant differential diagnoses are readily available. Access to more than sixty online video clips is included, illustrating bedside findings from pathological nystagmus to specific balance problems. With practical advice offered for a range of difficult clinical situations, this comprehensive guide will enable any doctor to feel confident when confronted with dizzy patients.

Finding Balance

Finding Balance
Author: Sue Hickey
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-03-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1617050733

Over 10 million adults in the United States have chronic problems with dizziness and imbalance - vestibular problems. This compares to 400,000 with multiple sclerosis or 1.5 million with autism for example, both chronic illnesses with much greater name recognition. Vestibular problems are difficult to diagnose and treat. While vestibular problems come with various medical names (Meniere's, Perilymph Fistula, Endolymphatic Hydrops, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Mal de Debarquement (MdDS), and others) they present a common challenge for the affected person on how to deal with the dizziness and eventually find balance. Finding Balance addresses over a decade of illness, from the initial two years searching for a diagnosis, through the long years of treatment and finally to the period of rebuilding a life within the confines of what dizziness and vertigo will allow. Finding Balance provides a detailed description of symptoms, what can trigger them, the emotional reactions to symptoms, how to recognize their subtle differences, and how to track them in order to contribute to your own diagnosis. It also emphasizes the patient's responsibility for healing and eventually how to find the inner balance in life that will be necessary to equitably live with these symptoms over time. And it provides a sense of time, of patience. Special Features of Finding Balance Include: Call-out boxes presenting facts and tips for dealing with the disorder All of the medical information in the book has been reviewed by vestibular specialists for accuracy Bulleted lists at the end of chapter with advice to the reader on next steps

The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder

The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
Author: American Psychiatric Association
Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0890426821

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health problem in the United States. The estimated 12-month and lifetime prevalence values for AUD are 13.9% and 29.1%, respectively, with approximately half of individuals with lifetime AUD having a severe disorder. AUD and its sequelae also account for significant excess mortality and cost the United States more than $200 billion annually. Despite its high prevalence and numerous negative consequences, AUD remains undertreated. In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 individuals in the United States with a 12-month diagnosis of AUD receive any treatment. Nevertheless, effective and evidence-based interventions are available, and treatment is associated with reductions in the risk of relapse and AUD-associated mortality. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder seeks to reduce these substantial psychosocial and public health consequences of AUD for millions of affected individuals. The guideline focuses specifically on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for AUD in outpatient settings and includes additional information on assessment and treatment planning, which are an integral part of using pharmacotherapy to treat AUD. In addition to reviewing the available evidence on the use of AUD pharmacotherapy, the guideline offers clear, concise, and actionable recommendation statements, each of which is given a rating that reflects the level of confidence that potential benefits of an intervention outweigh potential harms. The guideline provides guidance on implementing these recommendations into clinical practice, with the goal of improving quality of care and treatment outcomes of AUD.