Systemic Trigger Checks
Looking Beyond the Ear Itself
Some hearing, balance, or tinnitus symptoms are influenced by wider health factors rather than the ear alone. Blood tests help identify metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune, or nutritional issues that may affect inner-ear function. They are often considered when symptoms are persistent, unexplained, or accompanied by fatigue, neurological changes, or fluctuating hearing and balance problems.
Vital Blood Profiling
Expose Hidden Contributors Sparks
Blood tests are used to investigate medical conditions that can influence hearing, balance, or tinnitus. Depending on symptoms, testing may look at inflammation, autoimmune markers, thyroid function, vitamin levels, blood sugar control, or infection-related indicators. These results help clarify whether inner-ear symptoms reflect a broader systemic issue rather than a local ear disorder.
At Harley AVM, blood tests are requested selectively and interpreted alongside clinical findings. Sampling is straightforward and low risk, usually performed at an accredited laboratory. Results do not stand alone; they guide safe, targeted management, helping avoid unnecessary procedures while ensuring treatable causes are not missed.
Pinpointing the Cause
Layered Blood Evaluation
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Assessment starts with a detailed history and audiovestibular examination, supported by hearing and balance tests where appropriate. We consider symptom patterns, general health, and associated features before recommending blood investigations.
Blood tests are introduced only when clinical findings suggest a possible systemic contribution or when symptoms remain unexplained. Results often guide medical management, monitoring, or referral, rather than invasive intervention, ensuring care remains proportionate and evidence-based.
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At Harley Street Audiovestibular Clinic, blood testing forms part of a broader diagnostic strategy rather than a routine checklist. Our team focuses exclusively on hearing and balance disorders, allowing us to recognise when systemic factors may be influencing symptoms and when they are unlikely to be relevant. We explain why tests are recommended, what they may reveal, and how findings shape your care.
Assessment, investigation, and follow-up are coordinated through one clinic, ensuring continuity and clarity. If your symptoms feel persistent, complex, or unexplained, we invite you to book an assessment, request a call back, or submit an enquiry to discuss the most appropriate next steps with our team.
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If you are living with dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness, our team can help identify the cause. Your consultant will carry out the right combination of tests, explain the results in clear language and agree a treatment plan with you - so you know exactly what is happening and what can be done.