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Show 816: Balance Disorders (Archive)

Vertigo or unremitting dizziness can make life miserable. Learn how to describe your balance disorder so the doctor can diagnose and treat it.

Most children love to roll or spin until they feel dizzy. But though adults may also enjoy amusement rides, unwanted dizziness is no fun. There are many potential causes, and diagnosis can be difficult.

What Are the Causes of Vertigo?

A leading expert on balance disorders helps us sort out the various types of vertigo and how they can be treated.

This Week’s Guest:

David M. Kaylie, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Vestibular Lab in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Kaylie suggests that if your physician cannot solve your balance disorder, you may need to look for a specialist. One place to look is: www.Vestibular.org

Listen to the Podcast:

The podcast of this program will be available the Monday after the broadcast date. Podcasts can be downloaded for free.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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