Vertigo
One variety of dizziness is vertigo. It gives you the impression that you are spinning or that everything is spinning around you. Although it's somewhat comparable to motion sickness and dizziness, it's not quite the same thing.
Vertigo is not an illness; it is a symptom. Therefore, if you feel it, you should see your doctor. They will be able to assess what's causing it and what kind of vertigo you have by working with you. The only way to find a vertigo treatment that works is through this method.
Over a dozen distinct illnesses have been found to contribute to balance dysfunctions. The capacity to keep the body's center of mass above its base of support is referred to as balance. The body's many systems are typically in action to support our ability to maintain equilibrium, keep ourselves upright when moving, and determine our orientation in relation to our environment.
The sensorimotor control system, which regulates our senses including sight and hearing, the proprioception system, which regulates touch, and the vestibular system all work together to keep us balanced.
When the sensitive components of the ears can no longer accurately communicate your position to the brain, vertigo begins to set in. This can happen for a number of causes, such as ear infections, head injuries, wounds, inflammation, or even just aging.
Vertigo signs and symptoms include:
Vomiting
Nausea
Headaches
Hearing loss
Sweating
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Loss of balance
Involuntary eye movements
Accurately recognizing vertigo can be challenging and take some time because it can have so many different causes, but doing so is essential to picking the best vertigo treatments. It's crucial to keep note of your symptoms beforehand to support that process and make sure you provide your doctor with as much information as possible.
Make sure to discuss the following with your doctor:
Your symptoms of vertigo, how they appear, and when they do
You're taking any vitamins, supplements, or prescription prescriptions.
additional medical issues you have
Your doctor may need to do a number of tests in order to make a precise diagnosis. These may consist of:
clinical examination
brain impulse testing
a hearing test
Test of Balance
Imaging
the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, in which you are suddenly brought from a seated to a lying position
How to Treat Vertigo at Home
There are steps you may do to assist manage your symptoms if you are unable to see a doctor right away or if they are more chronic. Check out these lifestyle adjustments to see if they can help:
Avoid sudden movements.
Buy a new pillow if you think your old one is pinching your neck's nerves and contributing to your symptoms.
To increase your sense of balance, use a cane when walking.
Make sure your house is well-lit.
As soon as you begin to feel dizzy, sit down.
Avoid driving a car.
Drink a lot of water.
To lower tension and enhance blood flow, have a massage.
Adopt stress management techniques because stress can exacerbate vertigo.
Consult your doctor before quitting any medications that could make you feel lightheaded.
Ensure that you are getting adequate sleep.
Tobacco, alcohol, salt, coffee, and other stimulants can make this condition worse.
For stress alleviation, consider acupressure.
RESOURCES:
https://www.nature.com/nrneurol/
2022. NP. Malika Katrouche. All Rights Reserved.
