What You Need to Know about Managing and Treating Balance Disorders.
One of the nation's leading authorities on balance disorders tells the millions of sufferers what they can to do to conquer dizziness - what it is, why they feel this way, and what they can do about it!
Recent statistics show that more than ninety million Americans will experience dizziness at some time during their lives. The good news is that eighty to ninety percent of sufferers can find relief. Written by a foremost expert in the specialised field of otolaryngology, 'Dizzy' reveals why balance disorders are not only common, but very treatable.
In this comprehensive handbook, Dr Jack Wazen uncovers the root causes of this disabling, difficult-to-diagnose syndrome and shares the therapies and techniques that can return patients' lives to normal, including essential information on:
- What the balance system is
- How to identify balance disorders
- Types of disorders: from the inner ear to the circulatory and central nervous system to systemic, sensory, and visual disorders
- Balance rehabilitation therapy
- Medication and surgical options
- Acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis, and nutritional and herbal supplements
From where to get help to the surprising benefits of a low-sodium diet, and filled with encouraging stories of patients who have found permanent relief, 'Dizzy' shows chronic sufferers how to get their lives back on track - and in balance.
