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Vertigo is a medical condition characterized by an intense fear of spinning or rotating. It is a common symptom of Ménière’s disease too. It can also accompany other disorders like stroke, migraine, or chronic ear infections. It can also be a symptom of something else, like a cold or another infection. Naturally, the fear of spinning or rotating can make it even more difficult to cope with. But, there are ways to treat the Vertigo. Here is everything you need to know about it.
What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is an abnormal, often vertiginous sensation of spinning or of being at an elevated altitude. It can cause dizziness, nausea, and/or vomiting. In some cases, it can be very frightening and even dangerous. If you experience any symptoms of Vertigo, seek immediate medical help to avoid loss of control, nausea, vomiting, and/or unconsciousness.
Vertigo can be a symptom of many different conditions. There are many causes of Vertigo, including certain infections, injuries, tumors, vascular disorders, certain medications, and certain conditions like Ménière’s disease and stroke. If the cause of your Vertigo is not found, it is possible that the Vertigo may go away on its own.
Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo is caused by an imbalance of nerve signals within the inner ear. This can happen after an ear infection, head trauma, vascular disorders, or medications. Certain congenital conditions, like a blood vessel disorder in one of your ears, may also cause Vertigo.
A Ménière’s disease infection may be the underlying cause of Vertigo. Symptoms of Ménière’s disease include ringing in the ears, fullness in one ear, and a feeling that something is in the ear, behind the ear drum. Other symptoms include a chronic headache, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes dizziness.
A head injury or a tumor in the ear can also cause Vertigo. The nerve that connects the brain with the inner ear is called the “vestibular nerve.” If it is damaged, the brain may send signals to the body incorrectly, causing Vertigo.
Doctor-Treatment for Vertigo
- Medications: Vertigo is often treated with medications. Certain types of antibiotics may be able to help. It may also be treated with anti-vertigo medicines, which are similar to motion sickness medicines. It may also be treated with vertigo medicines, which work by blocking abnormal signals to the brain.
- Hyper-LidClosure: Hyper-LidClosure is a surgery that closes the inner ear by suturing the “labyrinth” of the inner ear together. This cuts off the path of the vertigo signals. The surgery is safe and effective, but there are risks like hearing loss, ear infections, and dizziness.
Vertigo is a condition where you feel like you are spinning or rotating. It can make you feel very dizzy and sick to your stomach. You may feel like you are about to fall over if you have it. There are a few different types of vertigo, and you can treat them at home when you have symptoms. It is best to see a vertigo specialist if your dizziness doesn’t go away after a few days.
Vertigo is not dangerous, and most people who experience vertigo can get used to it. There are a few causes of vertigo, but usually it’s caused by an ear infection or a disorder in the inner ear. You can treat vertigo by cleaning your ears and getting rid of any infection that is causing it.