What is superior canal dehiscence syndrome?

Superior canal dehiscence(opening) syndrome (SCDS) is characterized as a small hole in the bone covering part of the inner ear. The presence of this hole affects the interpretation of certain auditory and visual sensory experiences, e.g. sound distortion, imbalance, and disequilibrium.

How do members experience superior canal dehiscence syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with superior canal dehiscence syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for superior canal dehiscence syndrome*

Who has superior canal dehiscence syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 1
40s 5
50s 10
60s 14
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 30