Understanding Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
- Lovedeep Kholia
- Jul 21, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 5
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often accompanied by a feeling that your surroundings are moving even when they’re not. Here are some key points about vertigo:
Causes of Vertigo:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Dislodged calcium particles in the inner ear can cause sudden vertigo triggered by head movements.
Meniere’s Disease: Fluid buildup and pressure changes in the inner ear lead to vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss.
Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: Usually caused by viral infections, resulting in inflammation around balance-related nerves in the inner ear.
Other Causes: Head or neck injuries, brain issues (like stroke or tumor), certain medications, and migraines.
Symptoms:
Feeling like you’re spinning, tilting, swaying, or unbalanced.
Nausea, vomiting, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), headache, sweating, and ringing in the ears.
Symptoms can last minutes to hours and may come and go.
Treatment Options:
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Physical therapy to strengthen the vestibular system after detailed tests like VNG and VEMP.
Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers: Specific head and body movements to move calcium deposits out of the inner ear canal.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
Remember to consult a healthcare professional if you experience persistent or severe vertigo. They can provide personalized advice and recommend appropriate treatments. 🌟
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