Vertigo,
or
dizziness
is not a
disease,
rather
its a
symptom
of an
underlying
disease.
The term
vertigo
refers
to the
sensation
of
spinning
or
whirling
that
occurs
as a
result
of a
disturbance
in
equilibrium
(balance)
of the
body.
Some
other
commonly
used
terms
for
vertigo
are
dizziness,
lightheadedness,
faintness
and
unsteadiness.
Vertigo
can be
subjective
(the
patient
feels
that he
is
moving/spinning)
or
objective
(the
patient
feels
objects
around
him are
moving
or
spinning).
Some of
the
things
that can
worsen
the
vertigo
are
moving
the
head,
changing
position,
turning
while
lying
down,
etc.
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There
may be
certain
other
symptoms
(nausea,
vomiting,
abnormal
eye
movements,
etc)
associated
with the
vertigo
depending
on the
underlying
disease.
Causes:
Vertigo
can be
caused
due to
disorders
of the
vestibular
system
(structures
in the
inner
ear),
vestibular
nerve,
brainstem
or
cerebellum.
In some
cases,
the
cause of
vertigo
may
remain
unknown.
Certain
medications
and
environmental
chemicals
may also
damage
the
structures
of the
inner
ear or
the
nerves
and
thereby
result
in
vertigo.
Alcohol
can
induce
vertigo
in some
people
even
when
taken in
small
quantities.
Systemic
causes
of
vertigo
include
orthostatic
hypotension,
head
injury,
migraine,
cardiovascular
disorders,
stroke,
multiple
sclerosis,
etc.
BPPV
(Benign
paroxysmal
positional
vertigo)
is the
most
common
form of
vertigo. |
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Remarks:
Treatment
of
vertigo
has to
be
directed
towards
the
underlying
cause of
the
condition.
Cases
with
BPPV
(the
most
common
form of
vertigo)
and
labyrinthitis
respond
very
well to
Homeopathic
treatment.
Also
vertigo
due to
migraine
or
trauma
(to head
or neck)
responds
well to
the
treatment.
It must
be noted
that
often
patients
get very
panicky
due to
symptoms
of
vertigo
and this
may only
worsen
the
condition
of the
patient.
Hence
stress
can be a
trigger
in
increasing
the
already
existing
symptoms.
Homeopathy
can also
help to
alleviate
the
anxiety
associated
with the
vertigo.
Certain
rehabilitation
exercises
also
help in
controlling
the
symptoms
and
returning
back to
normalcy.
In case
of
drug-induced
vertigo,
the
medicine
in
question
has to
be
stopped
after
proper
evaluation.
Suggestion
about
Homeopathic
treatment:
Homeopathy
is
strongly
recommended
for
Vertigo.
As
discussed
above,
the
medication
will
help the
patients
to get
back to
normalcy
without
having
to bear
any of
the
side-effects
of
conventional
medication.
It helps
not only
in
controlling
the
intensity
and
frequency
of the
attacks
of
vertigo,
but also
in
alleviating
the
anxiety
that is
frequently
associated
with
this
condition.
It
improves
the
general
immunity
and
vitality
of the
patient
apart
from
targeting
the
cause of
the
vertigo. |
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