Symptoms patients commonly notice
- Recurrent or continuous vertigo
- Asymmetric hearing loss
- Persistent imbalance
- Tinnitus with hearing change
- Facial weakness or spasm
- Complex ear disease
Diagnosis and investigations
Assessment links symptoms with otoscopic, audiological and vestibular findings. Tests are selected to answer a defined clinical question.
Treatment options
- Medical treatment of defined disorders
- Hearing rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Targeted procedures
- Ear, implant or skull-base surgery when indicated
Care with Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli
Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli is an ENT surgeon with a focused interest in otology, neurotology, vertigo and balance disorders, advanced ear surgery and implant otology. At Asian Superspeciality ENT Hospital, the pathway connects examination, appropriate investigations, explanation of options and follow-up.
The hospital is located in Seethammapeta, Visakhapatnam and provides specialist ENT evaluation for patients from the city and surrounding regions.
Frequently asked questions
How do otology and neurotology differ?
Neurotology extends ear care to the inner ear, balance pathways, facial nerve and selected skull-base disorders.
Does everyone need vestibular testing?
No. Testing is selected from the history and examination.
Can hearing and balance problems be related?
Yes. Both systems are located in the inner ear.
When is imaging required?
When a structural, neurological or surgical question needs to be answered.