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VERTIGO is the feeling that you or your surrounding is spinning.
CAUSES OF VERTIGO
Vertigo can be caused by issues related to the brain or inner ear.
- Vertigo can be caused due to labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis. Labyrinthitis is inflammation inside the inner ear and may be associated with hearing loss. Labyrinthitis is caused due to viral or bacterial infection of the inner ear.
- The most common type of vertigo is BVVP (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) which occurs due to the deposition of a lump of tiny calcium particles (canaliths) inside the canal of the inner ear. The inner ear helps the vestibular system balance the body movement by sending the signal to the brain. Deposition of canaliths makes it difficult for the inner ear to send the signal properly hence resulting in sudden head movement and dizziness.
- Sometimes it can also be caused by acoustic neuroma which is associated with a type of tumour of the nerve tissue of the inner ear. The symptoms of acoustic neuroma include hearing loss and ringing inside the ear.
- It can also occur due to Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is a disorder related to the inner ear which is caused due to fluctuating pressure and the build-up of fluid inside the inner ear. This disease is associated with inconsistent hearing loss along with ringing in the ears.
Vertigo can also occur due to neck or head injury, medication that cause ear damage, Migraine or other brain problems like tumour and stroke. To know more, consult with our team of ENT specialists at Manipal Hospitals.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
Symptoms of Vertigo include;
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Head Spinning
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Headache
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Sweating
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Abnormal eye movement
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Inconsistent or sudden hearing loss
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Ringing in the ear
TREATMENT OF VERTIGO
In most cases, vertigo goes away with time. It happens because, sometimes, the brain adapts to the change in the inner ear, depending on another mechanism to maintain balance.
A few treatments for vertigo are;
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
The function of the vestibular system is to send signals to the brain about body and head movement related to gravity. Vestibular Rehabilitation is a physical therapy which helps in strengthening the vestibular system.
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Canaliths Repositioning Maneuvers
This therapy includes a series of body and head movements, to transport the calcium deposits from the canal to an inner ear chamber from where it can easily be absorbed by the body.
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Medicines
In some cases, medication can also cure the infection or reduce symptoms like motion sickness, nausea etc.
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Surgery
If the vertigo is caused by some serious problems like tumour, neck & brain injury, then surgery can help in treating the vertigo.
In order to get the finest treatment, visit the best ENT hospital in Bangalore.
