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Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Unsteady dizziness
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear. , and a form of unilateral vestibular dysfunction. It derives its name from the labyrinths that house the vestibular system (which sense changes in head position). Labyrinthitis can cause balance disorders. In addition to balance control problems, a labyrinthitis patient may encounter hearing loss and tinnitus. Labyrinthitis is usually caused by a virus, but it can also arise from bacterial infection, head injury, extreme stress, an allergy or as a reaction to a particular medication. Both bacterial and viral labyrinthitis can cause permanent hearing loss, although this is rare...
Unsteady dizziness - List of case studies
- Persistent Vertigo
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right beating nystagmus on gaze straight and to the right, unsteady gait with limb ataxia, and positive head thrust to the left. ... of rapid III° nystagmus to the right , unsteady gait , no clear tonic deviations. Finger-nose test and heel-knee ... If the patient has unsteadiness of gait and unsteady dizziness that is present much of the time, the best treatment is ...
- List of Symptoms
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Distortion of straight lines Disturbed gait Dizziness Dorsiflexion (foot) Double vision Down Drops in ... gait Unsteadiness Unsteadiness of gait Unsteady dizziness Unsteady gait Upper motor neuron signs ...