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9 myths about labyrinthitis and dizziness explained clearly
Are dizziness and labyrinthitis the same? Is it normal in old age? Can it cause hearing loss? Can it be fatal? Understand what’s truth and myth! Labyrinthitis is far more… Read full text
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Chiari malformation: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment explained
A Chiari Malformation is a congenital condition that can present in various forms and levels of severity, often causing symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, pain, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment… Read full text
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Antidepressants that may cause tinnitus: what you need to know
Tinnitus can appear as a side effect of certain medications, including antidepressants. However, this is a rare and usually temporary event. Any change or discontinuation of medication should always be… Read full text
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Otology and neurotology
Otology and neurotology are closely related medical specialties that focus on the ear and balance system — but they differ in scope and complexity
Otology
Otology is a subspecialty of otorhinolaryngology (ENT) that deals with the structure, function, and diseases of the ear. It focuses mainly on problems limited to the ear itself — particularly the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear — as well as hearing and balance disorders that originate there.
Neurotology
Neurotology (also called otoneurology in some contexts) is a subspecialty of otology that deals with neurological disorders affecting the ear and its neural connections — particularly those involving the inner ear, auditory nerve, and brainstem pathways responsible for hearing and balance.