Video of Cochlear Hydrops (What Happens in the Inner Ear)

This video  demonstrates what is thought to occur in  Cochlear Hydrops  within the inner ear. It is hypothesized that  Cochlear Hydrops  is due to an excessive amount of fluid buildup within the endolymphatic chamber causing symptoms of  tinnitus  and  ear fullness . No dizziness is present.

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Video of Meniere's Disease (What Happens in the Inner Ear)

This is the sixth and last in a series of videos our practice has produced on inner ear dizziness.  This video  demonstrates what is thought to occur in Meniere's Disease within the inner ear. It is hypothesized that Meniere's Disease is due to an excessive amount of fluid buildup within the endolymphatic chamber causing symptoms of tinnitus and ear fullness . When this chamber ruptures, spinning dizziness , also known as vertigo, results. Once the rupture has healed, hearing and b…

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How Does a CT Scanner Work? [video]

In medicine, we order a LOT of CT scans... but ever wonder exactly how it works? All we see is the donut shaped thing that patients go through the center of. Take a look at this video (see below) that shows what is happening on the INSIDE of the CT scanner as a patient goes through the center! On a related note, ever wonder what that knocking sound is during an MRI scan? Read this blog article .

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