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Moisés Arriaga, MD, and Douglas Chen, MD, direct the Allegheny General Hearing & Balance Center which features advanced balance evaluation. Dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and lightheadedness are all symptoms which can be very uncomfortable and disabling. Determining the exact cause is the most important factor in obtaining relief.
Most patients with dizziness benefit from computerized rotational chair testing. With this technique we are able to measure the effectiveness of the inner ear in detecting head movements and functioning as a gyroscope. In addition, this technique tests the brain processing of balance symptoms.
The key to adequate treatment is accurate diagnosis. Balance symptoms can be caused by many conditions, and testing is the best way to identify the cause and treat the symptoms.
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