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Vertigo

Vertigo is a feeling of movement, spinning, tilting or swaying when your body is not actually moving. Learn about the main causes and treatments.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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Lightheadedness

Lightheadedness or feeling woozy is when you feel like fainting or passing out. You might be dehydrated or it could be something more serious.

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Tinnitus

If you have ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus. Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for tinnitus.

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Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the balancing centre in your inner ear. Find out how it may come about, its symptoms and the treatment options.

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Acoustic neuroma

An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumour that grows in the acoustic or eighth cranial nerve. Learn how it affects hearing, balance and other functions.

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Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is an inherited condition that affects the middle ear and is a common cause of deafness. Find out about the 2 ways to treat otosclerosis.

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Dizziness

Being dizzy can make you feel light-headed, unsteady or weak. Read about the causes and symptoms of dizziness, and how to manage symptoms.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system. Learn about the types of MS and how the symptoms can be managed.

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Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

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