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Vertigo or dizziness is a symptom of a balance disorder that occurs due to disturbances caused in the inner ear balance and causes sensation of spinning or feeling of falling when there is no actual body movements. Depending on the symptoms and signs a diagnosis of Vertigo can be made and treatment administered. The patient of vertigo will complaint of a sensation of motion or spinning within stable surroundings, and it may be accompanied by loss of balance and nausea. Vertigo may last for a few moments, several hours, or even days. The person experiencing vertigo often describes the sensation as whirling or spinning. Vertigo is most common in elderly people, but can affect both sexes at any age.  The symptoms of motion is often confused with lightheadedness or fainting. The condition is caused by inflammation (Labyrinthitis), tumour (acoustic neuroma), trauma to head, headache such as migraine. However the most common cause is Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Laura Hillenbrand the acclaimed author of the book Seabiscuit: An American Legend, has Vertigo and she describes the symptoms as – “I have vertigo. Vertigo makes it feel like the floor is pitching up and down. Things seem to be spinning. It's like standing on the deck of a ship in really high seas”. Vertigo is generally treatable with medication. Ear infection will need treatment with antibiotics Common tablets for treatment of the condition include - meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) and diazepam (Valium). People suffering from Vertigo should take precautions so that they do not fall and hurt themselves. House and toilets may need to have railings installed. |
Latest Publication and Research on Vertigo - Updated on 12/06/2011
Canal Conversion and Reentry: A Risk of Dix-Hallpike During Canalith Repositioning Procedures. - Published by PubMed
Small (< 10-mm) incidentally found intracranial aneurysms, Part 1: reasons for detection, demographics, location, and risk factors in 212 consecutive patients. - Published by PubMed
Cerebral artery dissection: spectrum of clinical presentations related to angiographic findings. - Published by PubMed
Cerebral artery dissection: spectrum of clinical presentations related to angiographic findings. - Published by PubMed
[Medicolegal assessment of post-traumatic vertigo.] - Published by PubMed
Canal Conversion and Reentry: A Risk of Dix-Hallpike During Canalith Repositioning Procedures. - Published by PubMed
Small (< 10-mm) incidentally found intracranial aneurysms, Part 1: reasons for detection, demographics, location, and risk factors in 212 consecutive patients. - Published by PubMed
Cerebral artery dissection: spectrum of clinical presentations related to angiographic findings. - Published by PubMed
Cerebral artery dissection: spectrum of clinical presentations related to angiographic findings. - Published by PubMed
[Medicolegal assessment of post-traumatic vertigo.] - Published by PubMed
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grace44
Posted on: 04/24/2012 Post your comments
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Posted by:
Dr. Desh Bandhu Bajpai
Posted on: 01/22/2011 Vertigo can be due to Cervical spondylitis, cervical anomalies, any eye anomaly,ear anomaly, cardiac problem, high and low blood pressure, poor axidation, mental exertion, disturbances of sleep and many more. One should try to detect the actual cause of vertigo.
In fact Vertigo is a symptom of other anomalies present inside the body. reflecting the symptoms of whirling like sensation.
Dr DBBajpai
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katsback(Guest)
Posted on: 02/23/2009 i have vertigo,caused from my ear,that constantly makes noise, effects me more in the winter, alot! thinking of moving some where warm so i wont have it as often. MOTION SICKNESS PILLS ,dont work as good as they use to,im tired of this,hate being sick with it, only relief is to throw-up!
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Posted on: 10/16/2008 Is is curable?
How long time it takes to be cured?
what are the effect and symptoms gradually may occur for long term neglegency?
Is there any precaution to resist or protect? any guide lien?
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Dr. Desh Bandhu Bajpai
Posted on: 01/22/2011 Yes, it is curable, if you use Ayurvedic medicine. The best way is to go for first ETG AyurvedaScan examination and find out what parts of the body is normal and abnormal, then select the proper Ayurvedic medicine for treatment. Along term treatment cures the condition. |
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