Electronystagmogram (ENG)

ENG (Electronystagmography)

Why It Is Done

An electronystagmogram (ENG) is done to:

• Find where the problem is in the inner ear, brain, or nerves connecting them that is causing dizziness, vertigo, or a loss of balance.
• Find any damage to structures or nerves in the inner ear, brain, or nerves connecting them.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: November 6, 2006
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology
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