Vertigo
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Mansi ShahMS, ENTView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Vertigo?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesPeripheral vertigo, the most common type, is often caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms of the inner ear.Vertigo is a symptom of several different conditions.The Causes include:Side effects of some medicationVestibular neuronitis (inflammation of vestibular nerve cells; may be caused by viral infection)Head injuriesBenign paroxysmal positional vertigoLabyrinthitis is inflammation within the inner earExcess alcoholBPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) may occur for no apparent reason, or it may develop after:An ear infectionEar surgeryHead injuryProlonged bed restThe risk factors include:Age above 50 years oldGender- more common in womenHead injury Vertigo is a symptom of several different conditions. The Causes include: Side effects of some medication Vestibular neuronitis (inflammation of vestibular nerve cells; may be caused by viral infection) Head injuries Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Labyrinthitis is inflammation within the inner ear Excess alcohol BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) may occur for no apparent reason, or it may develop after: An ear infection Ear surgery Head injury Prolonged bed rest The risk factors include: Age above 50 years old Gender- more common in women Head injury Spinning sensation Feeling dizzy Nausea Vomiting Fever Ringing sound in the ears Abnormal eye movements Loss of hearing Difficulty balancing Changes in blood pressure and heart rate Inability to concentrate Avoid driving. Avoid working at heights. Wear shoes with low heels and nonslip soles. Alert family and friends to your condition and how they can help during an attack of vertigo. Sit on the edge of the bed for a few minutes before standing. Irritability Loss of self-esteem Depression Injuries from falls
Vertigo is a symptom of several different conditions.
The Causes include:
Side effects of some medication
Vestibular neuronitis (inflammation of vestibular nerve cells; may be caused by viral infection)
Head injuries
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Labyrinthitis is inflammation within the inner ear
Excess alcohol
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) may occur for no apparent reason, or it may develop after:
An ear infection
Ear surgery
Head injury
Prolonged bed rest
The risk factors include:
Age above 50 years old
Gender- more common in women
Spinning sensation
Feeling dizzy
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Ringing sound in the ears
Abnormal eye movements
Loss of hearing
Difficulty balancing
Changes in blood pressure and heart rate
Inability to concentrate
Avoid driving.
Avoid working at heights.
Wear shoes with low heels and nonslip soles.
Alert family and friends to your condition and how they can help during an attack of vertigo.
Sit on the edge of the bed for a few minutes before standing.
Irritability
Loss of self-esteem
Depression
Injuries from falls
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