Abstract

Vestibular receptor impairment causes symptoms called vestibular organ peripheral lesion syndrome. Sub- jective and objective symptoms of vestibular lesion diminish gradually in the process of vestibular compen- sation. Stimulating a patient to action is a basic factor that influences on the compensation process. The aim of our studies was an evaluation of treatment results in patients with vertigo of peripheral origin with the use of Ginkgo biloba extract together with kinezytherapy. Ginkgo biloba extract shows vasoactive, rheologic, metabolic and neural effects. We have examined 45 persons aged between 35 and 48 years (38 on average, 35 female, 13 male) with clinical symptoms of peripheral vestibular lesion. In each case we performed as follows: ORL physical examination, pure tone audiometry, suprathreshold audiometry, electronystagmogra- phy (eyes open and closed nystagmus, cervical tests, caloric tests according to Hallpike), static and dynamic posturography. In all of the cases vestibular rehabilitation originally programmed in our Clinic was applied. N 23 cases (17 female and 6 male) chosen at random, kinezytherapy together with Ginkgo biloba in tablet was applied: 2 tablets twice a day for 3 months. Control examination were performed on 30, 60 and 90 days of treatment. Treatment results evaluation was based on anamnesis, electronystagmography, static and dy- namic posturography.