Information on misdiagnosed balance disorder.Mal de debarquement Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS, or disembarkment syndrome) is a rare condition usually occurring after a cruise, aircraft flight, or other sustained motion event. It has only recently gotten attention and very little real scientific research has been conducted. syndrome (MdDS)--a disorder recognized by the Vestibular ves·tib·u·lar adj. Of, relating to, or serving as a vestibule, especially of the ear. Vestibular Pertaining to the vestibule; regarding the vestibular nerve of the ear which is linked to the ability to hear sounds. Disorders Association, the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (780.4 Syndromes), and the National Institutes of Health--remains relatively unknown in the medical community. This is largely because vestibular test results are negative in patients with this disorder. This persistent loss of equilibrium has no known cure and can be extremely disabling. It usually follows a cruise or other motion experience. The sensation of rocking, a major symptom, lasts for months or years. Contact the founders of the MdDS Balance Disorder balance disorder Audiology A disturbance in equilibrium due to a disruption of the labryrinth. See Equilibrium. Foundation (a National Heritage Foundation) at rjosselyn2@comcast.net or go to www.nhffoundations.net/mdds. Circle 154 on Reader Service Card |
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