If I consult an otolaryngologist about my dizziness or vertigo, how does he or she diagnose my problem?

If I consult an otolaryngologist about my dizziness or vertigo, how does he or she diagnose my problem?

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The otolaryngologist will make a diagnosis of dizziness based on an examination and listening to the history that you give them. The otolaryngologist will try to define your dizziness as being true vertigo, which would be coming from the ear, or whether your dizziness is related to another problem. If your dizziness is coming from the ear, you'll be sent for a hearing examination as well as vestibular testing, which tests for your balance system in the ear. Based on that information, they can make a diagnosis of vertigo.