Emory's new Center for Balance and Dizziness offers innovative treatment Dizziness and imbalance can be more than simple inconveniences. According to statistics from the National Institutes of Health, ninety million people in all age groups suffer dizziness, imbalance or both in their lifetimes. Fifty percent of those over the age of 75 are affected. Neurologist Ronald J. Tusa, M.D., Ph.D., who is director of the Emory center, has worked in the field for more than 20 years. With proper diagnosis, says Dr. Tusa, almost all patients can be experience relief.
Dizziness is a very broad area and is due to a lot of common diseases.
We advocate that, no matter what the cause is, it can be treated. Dizziness can affect any age group, from babies to the oldest individuals, explains Dr. Tusa. It may come from a variety of causes, including eye movement disorders, diseases of the inner ear and migraines. Accurate diagnosis of the root cause of the dizziness is key to effective treatment. The Center for Dizziness and Balance uses a multidisciplinary approach which includes neurology, ophthalmology, physical therapy and dietetics, as needed, in both diagnosis and treatment.