Sensory Impairments

Follow the links below to information about sensory impairments, including vertigo, dizziness, hearing and vision conditions.

Reviewed October 2011

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Hearing Impairments

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Low Vision Conditions

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Links to information on the most common conditions that lead to vision impairment or vision loss.

Vertigo

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Title:   Fainting
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fainting is a momentary episode of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common causes include heat, pain or distress. If you feel faint, lie down and elevate your feet. You can get up slowly after ten minutes. If a person doesn't recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention. The collapse could have been triggered by a more serious event such as cerebral haemorrhage (stroke).
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Pins and needles
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   'Pins and needles' (paraesthesia or limbs 'falling asleep') is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, usually felt in the hands or feet. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Travelling with children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Travelling with children is challenging, but a bit of forethought can help reduce parental stress. In many cases, keeping your holiday simple will reduce the number of problems. If travelling by plane, ask for bulkhead seats or seats near an exit to give your child a safe spot to play on the floor. Be vigilant about the dangers of unfamiliar places, such as unfenced swimming pools or balconies.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Anosmia - loss of smell
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Loss of the sense of smell is called anosmia, while hyposmia means reduced smell sensitivity. Smell sensitivity decreases with age but many drugs, chemicals and diseases can also damage the sense of smell, sometimes permanently. The sense of taste may also be affected.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Orthostatic hypotension (also called postural hypotension) is a form of low blood pressure that can cause dizziness. It happens when the blood vessels do not constrict (tighten) as you stand up, which makes you feel dizzy.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Scopolamine (hyoscine) for preventing and treating motion sickness
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This Cochrane Review summarises evidence from 14 randomised controlled studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of scopolamine for motion sickness. The results show that scopolamine is more effective than placebo and scopolamine-like derivatives ...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Dopamine agonists for the treatment of restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterised by an urge to move the limbs which is usually associated with unpleasant sensations. Symptoms are worse during rest, in the evening, and at night and improve by movement. The course o...
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Levodopa for the treatment of restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterised by a nocturnal urge to move the legs that is usually associated with unpleasant sensations in the legs. Symptoms occur predominantly during rest, in the evening, and at night. ...
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Corticosteroids for the treatment of idiopathic acute vestibular dysfunction (vestibular neuritis)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Idiopathic acute vestibular dysfunction (vestibular neuritis) is a common condition of unknown cause. Patients with the condition often experience dizziness, nausea or vomiting, and trouble with vision, balance or mobility, but have normal hearing and n...
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   People with vestibular problems often experience dizziness and trouble with vision, balance or mobility. The vestibular disorders that are called unilateral and peripheral (UPVD) are those that affect one side of the vestibular system (unilateral) and o...
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are infections of the inner ear that cause symptoms including dizziness. In most cases, these conditions resolve by themselves within three weeks or so. However complications of labyrinthitis include permanent balance problems and hearing loss. Treatment options include drugs and special exercises to improve the sense of balance.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Motion sickness
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Motion sickness (travel sickness, sea sickness or car sickness) symptoms include dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Frequent vomiting can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure, so seek medical attention if you are severely affected. Watching the scenery going by, instead of fixing on one point, can help motion sickness. Fresh air can also help. Ginger and some medications may help prevent motion sickness.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Travel sickness self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Travel or motion sickness may occur in any type of moving vehicle, such as a car, boat or plane. Find out what products are available for travel sickness.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Motion sickness
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Motion sickness is a common condition experienced by people travelling on planes, cars, trains, and especially on boats. It is characterised by dizziness, nausea and fatigue.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Up to 80% of people who have a stroke experience sensory loss in their affected arm. This sensory loss puts the arm at risk for injury and impacts functional use of the arm and the survivors' level of independence during daily activities. We found 13 st...
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Preventing motion sickness in children
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Motion sickness is a common condition. There are simple preventative measures which may reduce the likelihood of travel sickness.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Dizzy turns - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dizziness and giddiness are words used to describe a wide variety of sensations.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Restless legs syndrome makes people's legs twitch uncontrollably, particularly when they are resting. It tends to be worse at night. As well as restlessness the person may feel unpleasant sensations, such as itching or burning.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Restless legs syndrome is a common but under-recognised disorder. For patients with mild symptoms, no drug treatment may be necessary. For patients with severe symptoms, dopamine agonists are the first-line treatment when a drug is needed.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Acupuncture for restless legs syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor movement disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them. The syndrome is very common and its lifestyle impacts justify a search for more effective and acceptable int...
Date:   May 2008

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