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I have suffered from vertigo before, but I have a new symptom where I was taking a walk and turned my head to look briefly to my right, when my body started to lean towards the left. Even after my head was turned back forward, my body still wanted to lean to the left. Thank you
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. • Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back. Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
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How Can Vertigo Be Treated?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. • Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back. Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.