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Question: what is the cause of vistabula vertigo
Brief Answer:
Pathophysiology explained
Detailed Answer:
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Our ear has three parts, the external ear (upto the eardrum), middle ear (beyond the eardrum) and inner ear (containing the vestibulocochlear apparatus). The vestibulocochlear apparatus comprises of the vestibular apparatus and the cochlea. While the former is responsible for balance, the latter is responsible for hearing. In case of any problems with the vestibular apparatus, the vertigo that so results, is called vestibular vertigo.
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Pathophysiology explained
Detailed Answer:
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Our ear has three parts, the external ear (upto the eardrum), middle ear (beyond the eardrum) and inner ear (containing the vestibulocochlear apparatus). The vestibulocochlear apparatus comprises of the vestibular apparatus and the cochlea. While the former is responsible for balance, the latter is responsible for hearing. In case of any problems with the vestibular apparatus, the vertigo that so results, is called vestibular vertigo.
Hope that I have been able to clear your doubts. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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