Case Study: Dizziness: 45-Year-Old Male

A 45 year-old male presented to CFNC with chief complaints of dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty swallowing. Dizziness was rated as a 6/10, anxiety 7/10, and difficulty swallowing was a 7/10.

Examination 

Upon examination, we found profoundly reduced balance scores, dysmetria with cerebellar tests, an accommodation spasm, and an irregular pupillary light reflex.

Treatment

The patient was seen twice per week for seven weeks. Treatment consisted of blood sugar regulation, neurosensorimotor integration, vestibular rehabilitation, balance exercises, cerebellar therapies, peripheral nerve stimulation, bemer therapy, and red and near infrared light therapy. 

Results

At the re-examination, the patient reported that his dizziness was improved and felt “well controlled,”, his ability to swallow had improved, and he had decreased anxiety! Dizziness is now rated as a 1/10, difficulty swallowing is now a 2/10, and anxiety is now a 1-2/10.

Conclusion

Patients of all ages can benefit from functional neurology and individualized neuro rehab. Functional neurology has been shown to be effective for a wide range of conditions, including dizziness, anxiety, and even difficulty swallowing. Every patient requires an individualized approach and targeted treatment to achieve optimal results. Please contact us to learn more or schedule a consultation.