Ears & Hearing: Tests & Diagnosis
Motion Sickness - Exams and Tests
04/12/07, HealthwiseThere are no exams or tests for motion sickness.
Vestibular Neuritis - Exams and Tests
08/22/07, HealthwiseVestibular neuritis is usually diagnosed from your symptoms of sudden vertigo, nausea, and vomiting with no hearing loss.
Dix-Hallpike test for vertigo
07/02/08, HealthwiseThe Dix-Hallpike test (also called Nylen-Barany test) determines whether vertigo is triggered by certain head movements. Your doctor will carefully observe any involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that may occur during this test
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Exams and Tests
12/29/08, HealthwiseBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is diagnosed with a detailed physical and neurologic exam and from your medical history. But diagnosing the cause of the spinning, whirling sensation of vertigo can be difficult. Several dis
Electronystagmogram for vertigo
12/29/08, HealthwiseIn an electronystagmogram (ENG), wires (electrodes) attached to the face detect involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that occur when a person has vertigo. During this test, the person is asked to track a moving object with the eyes,
Tympanocentesis for ear infections
02/02/09, HealthwiseTympanocentesis is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special needle with a tube attached to collect the sample of fluid. A culture and sensitivity test is usually done on the sample of fluid.
Tympanometry in ear infections (otitis media)
02/02/09, HealthwiseTympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is suspected. A doctor places the tip of a hand-held tool into the child's ear. The tool changes the air pressure inside the ear and produces
Ear Infections - Exams and Tests
02/02/09, HealthwiseMiddle ear infections are usually diagnosed using a health history, a physical exam, and an ear exam.
Ménière's Disease - Exams and Tests
10/20/08, HealthwiseYour doctor can usually diagnose Ménière's disease by taking your medical history and doing a physical exam.
Labyrinthitis - Exams and Tests
07/02/08, HealthwiseLabyrinthitis is diagnosed with a medical history and a physical examination. If you have symptoms of vertigo (spinning or whirling sensation), your doctor will determine whether it is from inflammation of the labyrinth and, i
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