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Vertigo : Cause , Symptoms , Management and Treatment

By on June 15, 2019

How to Reduce Vertigo

Rather than symptoms, vertigo is a condition. It is a sensation that everything around is spinning or moving, and this sensation is quite different from simple dizziness.

How to Reduce Vertigo

How to Reduce Vertigo

What are the symptoms of Vertigo

Many times the sensation that the environment around is moving is barely noticed, but at times it may be so severe that it is difficult to maintain balance and complete everyday task. A vertigo attack may happen suddenly and last for seconds or longer. In severe cases, symptoms remain constant and last several days, making your life tough.
Other accompanying symptoms are loss of balance, dizziness and feeling of sickness.
Depending on the causes, additional symptoms include ringing in the ear, high temperature and hearing loss.

What Causes vertigo

Mostly vertigo is caused if there is an issue with the way the balance in the inner ear works. In addition, it can be caused due to problems in parts of the brain.
A few causes include migraines, inner ear infection, Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Other less common causes include stroke, brain tumour, multiple sclerosis and acoustic neuroma.

What Is the Treatment for Vertigo

Some of the cases gets better even without treatment. In some cases vertigo improves with time. However, some people experience repeated episodes of vertigo for many months or even years as in Meniere’s disease.

In some cases, specific treatment is given; for example, to treat BPPV, simple head movements is suggested.
Your doctor may prescribe medication in early stages. If symptoms are severe, you need to refer to ENT specialist. Many people have reported being benefited by vestibular rehabilitation training, i.e. a series of exercises to deal with balance problems and dizziness.

When to See A Doctor

Well we will suggest that if vertigo keeps coming back or if vertigo will not go, consulta doctor. If in case, you have vomiting, severe headache, sick feeling, high temperature or shivery meet doctor urgently. Your doctor will ask you
questions related to symptoms you are experiencing, and a few examinations will be carried out to determine the cause and decide the treatment.

If along with vertigo you have hearing loss, trouble speaking, loss of vision, double vision, arm weakness and numbness or tingling go to the emergency department.

When to See A Doctor

Well, we will suggest that if you experience vertigo keeps coming back or will not consult a doctor. If in case, you have vomiting, severe headache, sick feeling, high temperature or shivery meet doctor urgently. If along with vertigo you have hearing loss, trouble speaking, loss of vision, double vision, arm weakness and numbness or tingling go to the emergency department.

How to Manage Vertigo At Home

If you do not have severe case of vertigo, simple things can relieve your symptoms. Even your doctor will advise self-care tips discussed below:

• Practice simple exercise to relieve symptoms
• Use one of two pillows and sleep with head slightly raised
• Avoid bending down
• Avoid extending the neck to reach high shelves
• Get up slowly from your bed. Before standing sit at the edge of your bed for a few minutes.
• Move your head slowly and carefully

Your doctor may advise you to do exercises to trigger vertigo s that the brain gets used to it and symptoms are reduced. However, make sure you do not fall.

Safety Tips To Follow If You Are Suffering from Vertigo

If you are suffering from vertigo, safety is one of the biggest concern. Better, inform your office people and employer, especially if your job involves climbing ladder or operating machinery. Make your home safer to decrease the risk of falls. Your ability to drive will be affected, so avoid driving if you had a recent attack of vertigo.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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