{"id":144,"date":"2019-02-15T19:58:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/balance-2\/diagnostic-balance-testing\/"},"modified":"2021-11-09T23:58:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T23:58:23","slug":"diagnostic-balance-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/balance\/diagnostic-balance-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnostic Balance Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it\u2019s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient\u2019s suffering.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/balance.jpg\" alt=\"Looking up at trees spinning\" class=\"wp-image-4124\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Diagnostic Tests<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a number of diagnostic tests available, ranging from X-rays and CT scans to more in-depth tests. Here are some of the most common:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/hearing-evaluations\/\" title=\"Hearing Evaluations | San Francisco Audiology\">Acoustic Immittance Measures<\/a>.<\/strong> These tests evaluate the eardrum and middle ear and are used to determine which part of the ear is affected by hearing loss.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Audiometry.<\/strong> This hearing exam measures your ability to hear different sounds, pitches and frequencies. It can determine the nature and extent of your hearing loss and whether you will benefit from <a title=\"Hearing Aids | San Francisco Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> or surgery.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR).<\/strong> This neurologic test provides information about the electrical activity in the auditory pathway between the inner ear and the brain, and measures a person\u2019s hearing sensitivity.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Electronystagmography (ENG).<\/strong> This test measures eye movements in order to assess the functioning of the vestibular system, responsible for balance.<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/otoacoustic-emissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE).<\/strong><\/a> This test measures the response of hair cells in the inner ear when stimulated, and can indicate the presence of a conductive or cochlear hearing loss.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Posturography.<\/strong> This balance test measures the effectiveness of the somatosensory system, vestibular system, and vision to determine which area(s) to focus on when treating a balance disorder.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Videonystagmography.<\/strong> This test measures eye movements to evaluate the inner ear and central motor functions. It can determine whether a vestibular disorder is the cause of a balance problem, and where one or both ears are affected.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These diagnostic tests are quick, painless, and can help us diagnose and evaluate a variety of hearing and balance disorders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">San Francisco Audiology<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+14153622901\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(415) 362-2901<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it\u2019s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient\u2019s suffering. 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