What is unilateral vestibular hypofunction?

Unilateral vestibular hypofunction is the disturbance in function of one side of the vestibular system in the inner ear. This area helps control balance and eye movements. The vestibular hypofunction may be related to other chronic conditions or use of certain medications.

How do members experience unilateral vestibular hypofunction?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with unilateral vestibular hypofunction*

*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 unilateral vestibular hypofunction*

Who has unilateral vestibular hypofunction on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 4
40s 4
50s 7
60s 6
70+ 6

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 7
Female 22