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How Can Vertigo Be Treated?
I am having issues with vertigo. is there a really good supplement / herb to help with the symptoms? I do have a lot of allergies and I m sure this is the trigger, but if there is just something I could take daily to help reduce the symptoms from occurring, it would be great I didn t know I would have to pay for an answer---not good
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hi,
Vertigo can be very disturbing. In my clinic before treating vertigo we should analyse the root cause of it. The source of vertigo can be from your vestibular system in the ear, sometimes it's from the central nervous system too. We have to treat the cause to eliminate it. We should know whether it is positional or not. I will suggest you try the following things:
1) Try using Betahistine it will temporarily relieve the symptoms.
2) If the problem is with your ear canals, you may need a maneuver called as Epley's maneuver which will be done in an Otolaryngologist office.
3) Some vertigo may need vestibular rehabilitation therapy, which involves a series of therapy by a qualified person to stabilize your vestibular system.
4) Avoid excessive salt intake.
5) Avoid smoking.
6) Make sure you don't have any cervical pain as sometimes it may cause vertigo too.
If still persist consider getting an appointment with an Otolaryngologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Moses John Wesley,
General & Family Physician
Vertigo can be very disturbing. In my clinic before treating vertigo we should analyse the root cause of it. The source of vertigo can be from your vestibular system in the ear, sometimes it's from the central nervous system too. We have to treat the cause to eliminate it. We should know whether it is positional or not. I will suggest you try the following things:
1) Try using Betahistine it will temporarily relieve the symptoms.
2) If the problem is with your ear canals, you may need a maneuver called as Epley's maneuver which will be done in an Otolaryngologist office.
3) Some vertigo may need vestibular rehabilitation therapy, which involves a series of therapy by a qualified person to stabilize your vestibular system.
4) Avoid excessive salt intake.
5) Avoid smoking.
6) Make sure you don't have any cervical pain as sometimes it may cause vertigo too.
If still persist consider getting an appointment with an Otolaryngologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Moses John Wesley,
General & Family Physician
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