Vertigo in Cedar City, UT
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Contact UsWhat Is Vertigo?
Vertigo is described as a sensation in which you feel like you're spinning or in motion or the environment around you is spinning or in motion. It is often caused by an inner ear problem, like a calcium buildup, or the result of a viral infection, such as labyrinthitis. Meniere's disease, a disorder of fluid buildup and changing pressure in the ear, can also interfere with balance. Canyon View Ear, Nose & Throat provider Dr. Robert D. Pearson specializes in ear conditions and balance disorders. With help from his medical team, he will conduct a health assessment to distinguish between vertigo and dizziness and determine the root cause. Individuals with vertigo or dizziness may frequently experience the following symptoms:
- Disorientation
- Headaches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Poor balance or frequent falls
- Confusion
- Lightheadedness
Schedule a consultation with our team in Cedar City, UT to learn more about vertigo and how we can treat it.
How Do We Treat Vertigo?
Vertigo can interfere with driving, working, and day-to-day living, causing falls, which could lead to hip fractures. Treating vertigo depends on what is causing it. Dr. Pearson may recommend canalith repositioning, which is a group of head and body movements that move the calcium particles in the inner ear to other places in the body for reabsorption. He may also recommend some dietary restrictions on alcohol, coffee, and foods that are preserved or processed. Another treatment involves physical therapy or vestibular rehabilitation exercises to help manage dizziness and balance issues. In other cases, medication may be prescribed to relieve the symptoms associated with vertigo, such as nausea or motion sickness. If an infection or inflammation has caused vertigo, then our provider may prescribe antibiotics or steroids to reduce swelling and cure the infection. Diuretics may be another remedy to reduce fluid buildup for those with Meniere's disease.
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Best ENT there is!! Dr. Pearson and his staff are very personable. You never feel like just another number. They actively listen and spend time educating and answering questions. I am very confident in his skills and pleased with my results.
The best clinic I have experienced in Cedar City. Professional staff. Very kind and easy to talk to. And they listened to every word. Dr Pearson answered all of my questions in easy terms that I easily understood. Never felt rushed. Highly recommend this clinic.
I've always been treated with respect in and out promptly, and staff always friendly, and The Doc has a great bedside manner and knows his stuff!!!!
Dr Pearson is a very gentle, kind and extremely knowledgeable Dr. I will be recommending him to all my friends and family.
Dr. Pearson has been GREAT with my children. He always makes them feel comfortable after seeing him I always feel that my children are in the best care possible.
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If you start to notice yourself feeling disoriented, fatigued, or lightheaded, getting help from Dr. Pearson and our expert team at Canyon View Ear, Nose & Throat may be the key to improving your quality of life. Reach out to our Cedar City, UT office to find out how we help patients with vertigo or dizziness resolve their symptoms and restore their lives.
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What is the difference between dizziness and vertigo?
While dizziness can be any number of sensations, including light-headedness, wooziness, unsteadiess, or the feeling of being off-balance, vertigo is much more pointed. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that makes people experiencing it feel as though they — or their surroundings — are spinning.
What happens if vertigo is left untreated?
Technically, leaving vertigo untreated will only lead to indefinite dizzy spells. However, vertigo could be caused by a problem within the central nervous system, which does make it very important to diagnose, as if this is the case, it could lead to larger issues.
How long does vertigo usually last?
There is no true cap on the length of a bout of vertigo. Some people could experience it for a few seconds, a few minutes, or even a few hours. However, the vast majority of vertigo cases only last for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.