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What Do You Know About Balance Disorders?

Millions of Americans have balance disorders, but they can be difficult to diagnose. The common symptom of these disorders is dizziness. And dizziness is such a broad term.

1. Which of these parts of the body plays a key role in balance?
2. The semicircular canals are located within the labyrinth. What do they tell you?
3. What do our eyes monitor that's tied to your position and balance?
4. Which is a symptom of a balance disorder?
5. Which is a cause of a balance disorder?
6. What is Meniere's disease?
7. Motion sickness is a kind of balance disorder. Which of these can cause it?
8. Which is a treatment for balance disorders?
9. If you have a balance disorder, what can be done to ease symptoms

Medical Reviewers:

  • Kacker, Ashutosh MD
  • Novick, Tara BSN MSN
  • Sather, Rita RN