Dizziness Common Diseases
| Disease Name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | Vestibular migraine |
| Functional dizziness | Vascular vertigo | Vestibular paroxysmia |
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Brain tumors acoustic neuroma or tumors of the cerebellum or brainstem |
Meniere's disease | |
Dizziness Team Introduction
The causes of dizziness are complex. Diagnoses like "benign paroxysmal positional vertigo" or "vestibular imbalance" are sometimes deemed inadequate, offering limited help in treating and preventing episodes. Common outpatient dizziness disorders include:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Vestibular neuritis
- Vestibular migraine
- Functional dizziness
- Vascular vertigo
- Vestibular paroxysmia
- Brain tumors (acoustic neuroma or tumors of the cerebellum or brainstem)
- Meniere's disease
Dizziness is a common and troublesome condition, with an annual incidence of about 5-10%. Over 40% of individuals over 40 years old have experienced dizziness, with 25% of those over 60 years old having fallen due to dizziness. The causes of dizziness are quite complex and may stem from inner ear diseases, central nervous system disorders, or other systemic conditions.Diagnosing and managing dizziness often requires the collaboration of multiple specialties to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Our team consists of experts from neurology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, and neurosurgery, working together with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and a variety of treatment options to help patients overcome the challenges of dizziness.
How is dizziness treated?The prognosis and treatment methods for dizziness vary greatly depending on the underlying causes. Therefore, the most crucial factor is the "correct diagnosis".Some types of dizziness can be treated with short-term medication, while others may require long-term medication, and some may not require medication at all. Certain dizziness disorders may necessitate a combination of methods for treatment. Although there are various treatment options available, many dizziness disorders still cannot be completely cured. Here are several commonly used treatment methods: - Epley maneuver (particle repositioning treatment)
- Short-term medication therapy
- Long-term medication for prevention
- Intratympanic medication therapy
- Surgical intervention
- Avoidance of triggering factors
- Vestibular rehabilitation therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Director
Chih-Chung Chen M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Neuro-Immunology and Peripheral Neuropathy, Taipei Neuroscience Institute
Attending Neurologist at Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
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Specialty
vestibular dysfunction
Education
- 2008-2016 Ph.D., College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
- 2004-2006 M.S., College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
- 1987-1994 M.D., School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Experience
- 2024.04- Director, Division of Dizzness, Taipei Neuroscience Institute
- 2024.03- Director of Neuro-Otology, Taipei Neuroscience Institute
- Attending Physician, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
- 2016.12- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Member Introduction
Hsun-Hua Lee M.D.
- Director of Neurology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Specialty
- Dizziness, balance disturbance,Dementia, sleep apnea syndrome、Cerebrovascular disease、Facial nerve paralysis、Myofascial pain syndrome、General neurological diseases、Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional Medicine Consultation
Education
- 2016-2020 Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2002-2010 M.D., China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Experience
- 2022.09- Acting Director, Division of Neurology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2022.05- Attending Physician, Division of Neurology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2021.06- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2014.11-2020.08 Resident Physician, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Che-Hsuan Lin M.D., Ph.D.
- Attending ENT Physician, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Specialty
- Audiology、Otology and Neurotology、Rhinology (nose and sinus)、Head and Neck tumor
Education
- 2016-2020 Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei Medical University
- 2002-2009 M.D., School of Medicine, China Medical University
Experience
- Attending Physician, Division of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2021.08- Director, Division of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2021.01- Director, Division of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2020.09- Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2020.04-2020.12 Acting Director, Division of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Mei-Chien Chen M.D.
- Attending ENT Physician, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Specialty
- Thyroid nodules, tumors & Radiofrequency ablation of thyroid nodules、Rhinology (Disorders in nose and sinuses) : endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, turbinoplasty、Snoring and sleep apnea、Otology : hearing impairment, vertigo and tinnitus、Head and neck tumor: thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, neck mass, salivary gland tumor…etc.、Neck ultrasound and with intervention、Laryngology: hoarseness, vocal polyp, vocal nodule, microscopic laryngeal surgery
Education
- M.D., College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Taipei Medical University
Experience
- Current Attending ENT Physician, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Former Chief Resident, ENT Department, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Former ENT Specialist, Republic of the Marshall Islands