Vestibular Assessment & Treatment
Vestibular Treatments Sheffield
At Byrom Audiology, we’re dedicated to helping you with both hearing and balance health. Our experienced team provides specialist vestibular assessments and treatments, as well as Lenire tinnitus therapy and a full range of hearing services tailored to your needs.
If you’re in Sheffield and need expert audiology care, get in touch with us today. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and guide you towards the right support
Why Do Your Ears Help With Balance?
Have you ever felt a fleeting dizzy spell? One that appears out of nowhere and lasts a little while, affecting both ears, just your left ear or just your right ear? It is estimated that during a lifespan 4 in 10 people visit their GP due to consistent dizzy spells or dizziness. The sensation you may feel when this happens is the sensation of floating, spinning, feeling faint. Believe it or not but this issue may be happening because of a problem with your inner ear.
Loop shaped canals in your inner ear form part of the vestibular, this part of your ear and hearing process has hairlike sensors and a fine fluid, this is what helps keep your balance. If you have been diagnosed with vertigo this problem also stems from this part of your ears. At the bottom of the canals you have utricle and saccules, these contain sensory hair cells.
These cells are the parts of your inner ear that monitors your head placement and help you keep your balance. Things such as moving forward, backwards, being in a lift and everything else is monitored, helping you keep your balance.
Your Ears truly are incredible.
What Causes Vestibular Problems?
The feeling of dizziness is when a patient feels lightheaded, faint, unsteady and also generally unwell, giving off the feeling of movement, whether it is surrounding objects or yourself who is moving. Hearing loss can also happen, more often than not temporary hearing loss is due to the stress in the ear canal. Disequilibrium is the term we use in the professional industry, this refers to the loss of equilibrium that comes with disorientation.
This feeling is where you can feel like you are spinning, this can sometimes be confused with vertigo which is one of the symptoms of vertigo. Another inner ear medical condition. You can have a range of hearing disorders that are associated with ear balancing, our clinic in Sheffield can help with a range of treatment options which we will discuss below.
Balance is maintained through vision, nerves and the vestibular, these body components all work together to process the information you need to focus and balance, sometimes something as simple as blocked ears can cause balance issues, but more often than not it is something more serious. Our bodies are incredible and can make up for changes in vision or nerve input, however, hearing loss is more difficult to deal with and without the use of a hearing aid, it can be incredibly difficult to resolve.
Ear Vestibular Symptoms
Here at Byrom in Sheffield, we have worked with clients who use hearing aids and have hearing problems for a number of years, during this time our knowledge and understanding have expanded meaning we are able to help with a range of other treatments. Vestibular assessment and treatment is one of these options, before you make any appointments you need to know what to look out for. We have put together a list of symptoms that are associated with ear balancing issues.
Signs and symptoms of balance problems include:
- Sense of motion or spinning (vertigo)
- The feeling of faintness or lightheadedness (presyncope)
- Loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Falling or feeling like you might fall
- Feeling a floating sensation or dizziness
- Vision changes, such as blurriness
- Confusion
If you find these are associated with the problems you have been having, get in touch with our team here in Sheffield, you can make an appointment and we will carry out a full assessment. We want to get you treated as soon as possible and help all of our patients feel better as soon as we can. Hearing loss and dizziness can be really distressing but all your need to do is phone us, we will get you back to a full hearing and proper balance asap.
Hearing Loss & Balance Treatment
Depending on your symptoms, our team may make you an appointment to assess whether or not your problems are stemming from an ear balancing issue or something else. If we can determine it is ear imbalance there is a handful of treatment options we can offer you as a professional audiologist.
Treatment depends on the cause of your balance problems. Your treatment may include:.
- Balance retaining exercises: Audiologists are trained in helping deal with balance problems, through a simple test we can work out a way to customise balance exercises. Therapy and rehabilitation can help with ear imbalance and help improve your overall balance. This will help you prevent any falls or dizzy spells from becoming unmanageable.
- Positioning Procedures: A therapist might be able to offer a procedure that will help clear the particles that are blocking the inner ear, this will deposit them into another area of your ear and help focus your balance more. This procedure involves manipulating your head into a number of stances to carry out this treatment.
- Diet Changes: Limiting your salt intake along with items such as caffeine, alcohol and certain personal triggering ingredients will help with imbalance. This will also help if you have postural hypotension. Drinking fluids, wearing compression socks and clean eating can have benefits to help with balance also.
- Medications. If you are being treated for Vertigo you may have been prescribed medications from your doctor that can help with the dizziness and lightheaded spells.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We hope you find the answer to your query here. If not, please feel free to call us on 0114 233 1800, or use the form on our Contact page.
While hearing aids can significantly improve the clarity of sounds and help you hear better, they don’t restore your hearing to normal. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sounds and enhance your ability to hear in different environments, but they can't "fix" hearing loss completely. They offer one of the best chances of clearer hearing, even with some level of loss, but the experience may not be exactly the same as natural hearing. With the right hearing aids, you can greatly improve your quality of life and communication, even with hearing challenges.
Comprehensive Range of Removal Techniques
We offer irrigation, microsuction and manual ear wax removal – unlike many providers who only offer one method. This allows us to tailor the treatment to each individual:
- Microsuction is essential for patients with a perforated eardrum.
- Children and adults may have personal preferences based on comfort or previous experiences.
Advanced Diagnostic Equipment
We use a video otoscope so patients can view their ear canal before and after treatment.
- Enables clear communication and peace of mind.
- We can provide immediate onward referral to NHS or private specialists if required – no need to visit a GP.
- Our high-quality microsuction equipment is effective even in cases involving narrow ear canals or impacted wax.
At Byrom Audiology, we offer hearing tests at our two clinics in Dore and Thornbury. If you prefer an NHS service, you may have to wait for an appointment, but we strive to provide swift, accessible services for those who want to get their hearing tested sooner. Our team is always available to help you arrange an appointment at your convenience.
A hearing test can provide valuable information about the frequency (pitch) and intensity of sounds that you can hear. It can identify the degree of hearing loss in each ear, pinpointing which ear may be worse and whether you need hearing aids. Additionally, the test can detect different ear conditions such as ear infections or blockages, which may affect your hearing. This comprehensive assessment helps us offer the best solution tailored to your specific needs.
We recommend having your hearing tested annually, especially if you are aware of some degree of hearing loss or if you are over the age of 50. Regular check-ups help to monitor any changes in your hearing and ensure that you get the appropriate support and treatment. Early detection of hearing loss can make a significant difference in managing your hearing health over time.
Our hearing tests are priced at £100. This cost includes a thorough assessment of your hearing and overall ear health. You’ll receive a full history evaluation, ear examination, pressure test, and hearing test, along with an explanation of your results. If necessary, we’ll discuss the next steps, such as a referral or the potential need for hearing aids.
A hearing aid from Byrom Audiology is guaranteed for 5 years +, depending on the make and model, as well as how well it is cared for. Regular maintenance and occasional repairs can help extend the life of your hearing aids. At Byrom Audiology, we provide guidance on how to care for your devices and ensure they stay in optimal condition. We also offer a comprehensive 90-minute assessment where we provide you with tailored advice based on your specific hearing needs.
If you’ve been struggling with background noise, feel like people are mumbling, or find it difficult to hear in places like restaurants or group conversations, it may be a sign that you have some level of hearing loss. Additionally, the onset of tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears) can also be an indicator. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's a good idea to get a hearing test to understand the cause and explore the potential benefits of a hearing aid.
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