Hello,
Treatment for
vertigo depends on what's causing it. In many cases, vertigo goes away without any treatment. This is because your brain is able to adapt, at least in part, to the
inner ear changes, relying on other mechanisms to maintain balance.
For some, treatment is needed and may include:
1. Vestibular rehabilitation
This is a type of
physical therapy aimed at helping strengthen the
vestibular system. The function of the vestibular system is to send signals to the brain about head and body movements relative to gravity.
Vestibular rehab may be recommended if you have recurrent bouts of vertigo. It helps train your other senses to compensate for vertigo.
2. Canalith repositioning maneuvers
Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend a series of specific head and body movements for BPPV. The movements are done to move the calcium deposits out of the canal into an inner ear chamber so they can be absorbed by the body. You will likely have vertigo symptoms during the procedure as the canaliths move.
A doctor or physical therapist can guide you through the movements. The movements are safe and often effective.
3. Medicine
In some cases, medication may be given to relieve symptoms such as
nausea or
motion sickness associated with vertigo.
If vertigo is caused by an infection or inflammation, antibiotics or
steroids may reduce swelling and cure infection.
For Meniere's disease, diuretics (water pills) may be prescribed to reduce pressure from fluid buildup.
4. Surgery
In a few cases, surgery may be needed for vertigo. If vertigo is caused by a more serious underlying problem, such as a tumor or injury to the brain or neck, treatment for those problems may help to alleviate the vertigo.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini