Vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It’s the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning.

This feeling may be barely noticeable, or it may be so severe that you find it difficult to keep your balance and do everyday tasks.

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Symptoms & Causes of Vertigo

Attacks of vertigo can develop suddenly and last for a few seconds, or they may last much longer. If you have severe vertigo, your symptoms may be constant and last for several days, making normal life very difficult. Vertigo is a condition that can cause a person to feel as if they are spinning or that their surroundings are spinning around them. Vertigo can be caused by a variety of factors, including inner ear infections, head injuries, and migraines. we will explore the causes of vertigo in more detail.

Other symptoms associated with vertigo may include :

• Loss of balance – which can make it difficult to stand or walk

• Feeling sick or being sick

• Dizziness

What causes vertigo?

Vertigo is commonly caused by a problem with the way balance works in the inner ear, although it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. visit our Meenakshi hearing aid centre

Causes of vertigo may include:

• benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where certain head movements trigger vertigo

• migraines – severe headaches

• labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection

• vestibular neuronitis – inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which runs into the inner ear and sends messages to the brain that help to control balance

Depending on the condition causing vertigo, you may experience additional symptoms, such as a high temperature, ringing in your ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss. Our Facebook Page

Treatment

Some cases of vertigo improve over time, without treatment. However, some people have repeated episodes for many months, or even years, such as those with Ménière’s disease.

There are specific treatments for some causes of vertigo. A series of simple head movements (known as the Epley manoeuvre) is used to treat BPPV.

Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.

Many people with vertigo also benefit from vestibular rehabilitation training (VRT), which is a series of exercises for people with dizziness and balance problems.

   FAQ

    • What are the first signs of vertigo?

      vertigo is the sensation of feeling like the room or environment is spinning. It can be triggered by a number of factors, including high blood pressure, inner ear infection, or brain tumor. The first signs are dizziness, nausea, and sometimes blurred vision.

    • How do you get vertigo to go away?

      The best way to get rid of vertigo is to get it checked out by a doctor. The issue may be caused by an underlying medical condition or it may be psychosomatic. It is essential that you find out what the root cause is so that you can get it treated.

    • What are the 10 types of vertigo?

      1. Otologic vertigo
      2. Meniere's disease
      3. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
      4. Vertigo due to labyrinthitis
      5. Vestibular neuritis
      6. Meniere's disease complications
      7. Perilymph fistula
      8. Labyrinthitis
      9. Meniere's disease with vestibular neuritis
      10. Labyrinthitis with vestibular neuritis

    • What is the best treatment for vertigo?

      There are a variety of treatments for vertigo, including:

      -Antihistamines

      -Vertigo medication

      -Physical therapy

      -Medicines to reduce the risk of recurrence

      -Migraine medicines

      -Anti-nausea medications

      -Cognitive behavioral therapy

      -Exercise

    • Can vertigo happen for no reason?

      No, vertigo is a symptom that occurs when your inner ear is damaged or its sensory cells are disrupted. This can be due to a number of reasons, such as a head injury, a tumor, an infection, a stroke, or an autoimmune disease.

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