dizziness

The dizziness

 

Dizziness is a common symptom that can severely restrict the quality of life of those affected.

Professor Dr. Dimitrios Anastasopoulos, an experienced professor of neurology and vertigo specialist, would like to explain the complexity and treatment options for this condition. Vertigo is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can have many causes. A precise diagnosis is therefore crucial for successful treatment.

 

Modern diagnostic procedures in our practice

In our neurology practice, we place great emphasis on comprehensive and precise diagnostics. We use state-of-the-art technologies to identify the cause of your dizziness. This includes...

 

The video-assisted head impulse test (vHIT)

This state-of-the-art, non-invasive procedure allows us to precisely examine the function of the balance organs in the inner ear. While you look at a fixed point, you will perform rapid, short head movements. Special video goggles measure these eye movements. Deviations indicate a disorder of the balance organs. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing vestibulopathy (disease of the balance organ). 

 

Sonography

This painless ultrasound examination allows us to assess the blood vessels that supply the brain and the balance organs. In particular, Doppler sonography of the carotid and cerebral arteries helps us to rule out or identify circulatory disorders as a possible cause of dizziness.

 

Common types of dizziness

Dizziness can manifest in various ways. Here are the most common types we treat in our practice:

 

Positional vertigo (BPPV)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form. It is triggered by small crystals (otoliths) that have become dislodged in the inner ear and cause vertigo during certain head movements.

 

Vestibular migraine

A common cause of dizziness, often occurring in conjunction with headaches. However, dizziness can also occur without a migraine headache attack and is not always associated with visual auras.

 

Meniere's disease

An inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and progressive hearing loss.

Phobic vertigo: This type of vertigo is psychogenic and often triggered by anxiety or panic attacks. The vertigo usually occurs in specific situations, such as in crowds or on bridges.

 

Central vertigo

This rarer form originates in the central nervous system (brain or brainstem), not the inner ear. It can be a symptom of serious neurological conditions such as strokes, tumors, or multiple sclerosis. A thorough neurological examination is crucial in these cases.

 

Diagnostic options

We offer a variety of diagnostic tools, including Frenzen goggles, video-monitored head impulse tests, and many other neurological examinations. We are happy to provide you with a precise diagnosis and the resulting, personalized therapy at our practice.