Ian Purcell MD PhD Otoneurology Call 858 223 2172

Specialties

Conditions and clinical areas treated by the practice.

Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Gait Ataxia

Gait ataxia is a form of ataxia (lack of muscle control) that affects walking and is characterized by uncoordinated movement. It's often a sign of underlying neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis, cereb...

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Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can result from damage to different parts of the ear, including the outer, middle, and inner ear, as well as the pathways that lead to the brain. Types include sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing...

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Meniere’s Disease

Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear causing severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. It typically affects only one ear...

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Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, or neuropathic pain, is caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. It is characterized by sensations such as shooting, burning, or stabbing pain. Common conditions leading to n...

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Neuromuscular Disorders

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Viral Neuronitis / Labyrinthitis

These conditions involve inflammation of the inner ear or the nerves that connect the ear to the brain, often due to a viral infection. Symptoms include vertigo, dizziness, balance issues, and in the case of labyrinth...

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Neuropathy

Neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, involves damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves, resulting in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and pain in the affected area. Causes can range from diabetes and infection...

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Nystagmus

Nystagmus

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Orthostatic Hypotension

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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Though tremors are common, the disorde...

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Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are conditions that significantly affect an individual's ability to achieve restful, restorative sleep, leading to various health and lifestyle impacts. Understanding and managing these conditions is c...

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Tinnitus

Tinnitus is characterized by hearing noises in the ears that are not caused by an external source. Types include subjective (only the person hears the noise) and objective (the noise can be heard by others). It can be...

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Known for causing extreme, sporadic, and sudden burning or shock-like facial pain,...

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Vertigo (BPPV)

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo that results from dislodged calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear. It causes short, intense episodes of dizziness with changes in head pos...

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Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the vestibular system, which is crucial for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. Types include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), labyri...

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