Vertigo

Treatment

Even though most vertigo are relatively harmless and often clears up on its own or becomes less intense over time without any specific treatment, some forms might signify the beginning of a more serious condition. Such cases of vertigo has to be evaluated by an experienced physician.

The treatment for vertigo depends on its underlying cause.

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) - This physical therapy is performed to minimize dizziness, improve balance and prevent falls by restoring normal function of the vestibular system. The success of this exercise treatment depends on several factors like age and over all health of the patient, physical strength etc. 

Medication - Vertigo can be treated with medicine which can be taken by mouth or placed on the skin (as a patch). Drugs are prescribed for the balance mechanism of the inner ear problems. 

Surgery - Sometimes surgical procedures are used to correct certain types of vertigo. If it is caused by Meniere's disease, where the function of the involved ear changes over time, and these changes do not respond to medical therapy, then surgical intervention may eliminate the vertigo.

For mild cases mainly, for BPV, the most common treatment is to do specific exercises instructed by the physician. BPV is not associated with drug treatment, but to control severe symptoms like nausea, vomiting etc. medications may be prescribed. For Meniere's disease, the treatment recommended is a low-salt diet. Intake of nutritional supplements and antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, lipoic acid, glutathione, vitamin B6 etc may be consider to neutralize the effects of a persisting vertigo.

A person with vertigo may also be advised to follow a special diet. The diet may include restrictions on excess intake of caffeine, alcohol, and monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is found in Chinese and some prepackaged foods.

Homeopathic medicine has also good remedies for correcting the causes that leads to vertigo.

Prevention :

Always be aware of possibility of losing the balance which may lead to falling and serious injury. When you feel dizzy, sit or lie down immediately and wait for the dizziness to go away. Try to avoid positions or activities that cause the dizziness. Be careful when getting up and out of the bed. If any ear is affected, avoid sleeping on that side.

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