{"id":350,"date":"2019-03-07T23:14:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T23:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~carolina\/balance\/vestibular-testing\/"},"modified":"2023-04-19T21:29:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T21:29:03","slug":"vestibular-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/balance\/vestibular-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Vestibular Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are administered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine whether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of the body\u2019s functions. To narrow down the exact cause of dizziness, it is necessary to administer a variety of tests. These measure eye movements, head movements, hearing and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies indicate vestibular testing is extremely thorough and accurate in identifying inner ear disorders. Vestibular testing is also helpful in determining whether additional diagnostic testing, such as an MRI, is needed. The most common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Videonystagmography (VNG)<\/strong>. This test measures eye movements using an infrared video camera attached to a pair of goggles that you\u2019ll wear. Videonystagmography consists of four parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During part one, rapid eye movements are detected. You will watch small dots on a screen in front of you and track them with your eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During part two, our provider will track your eyes as you lay in different positions, including lying flat on your back, lying on your side or turning your head left and right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During part three, our provider will put putting warm and cool air into both of your ears. Changing the temperature of the inner ear structures can trick your brain into thinking there is movement. We\u2019ll be looking at your eye movements to determine balance function of the inner ear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Click to watch&nbsp;a video on what to expect at your balance examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H8CkiaCXdGE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronystagmography (ENG)<\/strong>. This series of tests measures eye movements via electrodes placed around the eyes. ENG tests usually consist of four parts: evaluation of rapid eye movements, tracking tests to measure eye movements as they follow a visual target, positional test for measuring dizziness in response to different head positions and a caloric test that measures responses to warm and cold water circulating through a tube in the ear canal. Most people reporting dizziness or vertigo will be given ENG tests initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rotary Chair Tests<\/strong>. The rotary chair test measures eye movements in response to corresponding head movements; it is used to determine whether symptoms are related to an inner ear disorder or a brain disorder. Like the ENG and VNG tests, either electrodes or a goggle-mounted video camera is used to record eye movements. You are seated in a computerized chair that moves. This test provides more detailed information about the function of the balance system than an ENG or VNG test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)<\/strong>. CDP tests measure how well the visual, vestibular and sensory systems work together to maintain balance. With this test, you stand on a platform and follow a visual target while platform movements record the degree to which your body sways. It includes an Adaptation Test in which the platform moves up and down and a Motor Control Test where the platform moves forward and backward. These are used to measure reflexive responses to unexpected movement. CDP is frequently used those undergoing vestibular rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)<\/strong>. VEMP testing is used to determine whether the saccule (an inner ear organ) and vestibular nerves are functioning properly. Electrodes are attached to the neck and sounds are transmitted through a pair of headphones. The electrical response of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck is recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests may be combined with additional hearing or diagnostic tests depending on the results.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Carolina Ear Nose &amp; Throat &#8211; Sinus and Allergy Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+18283222183\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(828) 322-2183<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are administered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine whether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the inner ear. Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of the body\u2019s functions. 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