Vertigo & Dizziness Treatment in North Richland Hills
Vertigo — the sensation that you or the world around you is spinning — is one of the most common reasons patients visit an ENT or audiologist. At North Hills ENT in North Richland Hills, our team specializes in diagnosing and treating the inner-ear causes of dizziness and vertigo.
What Causes Vertigo?
The most common causes of vertigo are inner ear disorders:
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
Tiny calcium crystals (otoconia) become dislodged in the semicircular canals — the most common cause of vertigo
Meniere’s Disease
Excess fluid in the inner ear causing episodic vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus
Labyrinthitis / Vestibular Neuritis
Viral inflammation of the inner ear or vestibular nerve
Perilymph Fistula
A tear in the membrane separating the middle and inner ear
Superior Canal Dehiscence
A thinning or opening in the bone over the superior semicircular canal
Symptoms Associated with Vertigo
- Nausea or vomiting
- Balance problems and unsteadiness
- Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
- Hearing changes or tinnitus
- Feeling of fullness in the ear
- Spinning sensation (either you or the room appears to spin)
When Is Vertigo an Emergency?
Seek emergency care if vertigo is accompanied by sudden severe headache, difficulty speaking, double vision, facial drooping, arm or leg weakness, or loss of consciousness — these may indicate a stroke or other serious neurological event.
Diagnosis and Treatment at North Hills ENT
Our team performs a thorough vestibular evaluation including the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, VNG testing, and audiological assessment. BPPV — the most common cause — is often resolved in one or two office visits using the Epley repositioning maneuver. Other conditions are managed with medication, vestibular rehabilitation, dietary changes, or surgical consultation as appropriate.
Stop the Spinning — Contact Us Today
If you’re experiencing dizziness or vertigo, don’t wait. Contact North Hills ENT in North Richland Hills at 817-859-8999 to schedule a vestibular evaluation. We serve patients throughout the DFW Metroplex.