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Vestibular migraine is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in medicine today. According to Douglas Green, M.D., a neurotologist and founder of the Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute (JHBI), the condition is extremely common yet frequently goes unrecognized—sometimes for years. The most important takeaway for patients is this: a migraine does not have to involve…
The onset of hearing loss typically happens gradually over time, however sometimes it can happen suddenly. This could be the result of wax in the ears or a fluid buildup behind the eardrum. However, hearing loss that happens suddenly should always be treated as an emergency because another type sudden onset hearing loss can be…
If you are experiencing a problem with your hearing aids, we are here to help! The Hearing Center offers a Walk-In Repair Clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am and on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm. During this time, we will clean your hearing aids and perform a listening check. This will allow us to determine if the problem…
Hearing loss is more common than many people realize and the adoption of hearing aid use in the past decade has increased greatly among patients. The stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids has been lessening as well. Below are some of the more recent statistics in regards to the prevalence of hearing loss…
Do You Have Hearing Aids to Dispose Of? Have you recently upgraded your hearing aids and have an extra set laying around? Have you inherited hearing aids and are unsure what to do with them? Please don’t throw them out! Your hearing aid is likely to have a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, which means it cannot…
Introduction to Dizziness and Vertigo Dizziness and vertigo can feel like your world is spinning out of control—literally. These conditions affect balance, mobility, and daily life, leaving many disoriented and anxious. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 40% of adults in the U.S. experience dizziness or balance problems…
The holidays can be a stressful time for our loved ones with hearing loss. Most patients identify listening in background noise as the hardest situation for speech understanding. Hearing aids are beneficial in improving hearing in background noise to a degree, but many patients continue to report difficulty, resulting in withdrawal and lack of enjoyment…
If you’re new to JHBI, your first visit will include a comprehensive audiological evaluation before you meet with one of our medical providers. Whether your concern is hearing loss, dizziness or balance problems, tinnitus, or another ear-related issue, this evaluation gives us valuable information to help uncover the cause of your symptoms. The inner ear…
As described in our last blog post, the human ear can be divided into three general parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Hearing loss can occur in any, or multiple, parts of the pathway from the ear to the brain. Depending on where the hearing loss is occurring, hearing loss…
What is the most common cause of dizziness? The most common cause of dizziness is benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV) which affects, on average, 64 per 100,000 individuals within the United States. Also known as the “crystal problem”, BPPV is a mechanical disorder in which the small crystals in the inner ear fall into the…
If you are experiencing problems with your hearing aid Walk-In clinic is available on Tue from 10am -11:30am and Thurs from 1pm – 2:30pm. No appointment necessary. To make an appointment call the Hearing Center at (904) 399-0350
