How to Treat Vertigo?

Have you ever had a spinning sensation, or experienced dizziness when at heights? If you have, then you are most likely suffering from vertigo.

Vertigo limits a person’s activities, making him/her feel sick, especially when at great heights. Vertigo is a serious condition, but fortunately can be treated by performing a few head exercises, along with some measures.

In this article, we discuss what vertigo is, what its causes and symptoms are, and ways to get rid of vertigo.

What Is Vertigo?

It is an illusion of the human mind which perceives that either the person or the environment is spinning rapidly, that results in a state of dizziness. When a person feels that the environment is moving, it is termed as objective vertigo, and when a person feels that he/she is moving, it is called subjective vertigo.

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Causes Of Vertigo

There are not many things that lead to vertigo. It only has a few causes. Below are the causes of vertigo:

#1. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

It is the most common form of vertigo, which is characterized by a brief sensation of movement. It usually lasts from 15 seconds to a couple of minutes. It is not a fatal type of vertigo and can be easily treated.

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#2. Labyrinthitis

It is an infection in the inner ear, which results in inflammation in ears. This is characterized by a sudden onset of vertigo and can also lead to a temporary hearing loss. It is generally caused by a virus and is again a treatable condition.

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These are the only two reasons as to why a person might suffer from vertigo. However, vertigo is a curable disease and can be easily healed by performing a few head exercises. There are also several home remedies for the cure of vertigo.

What Helps Vertigo Go Away?

As discussed above, the two ways in which vertigo can be treated are by performing certain head exercises along with making use of a few home remedies. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Head Exercises For Vertigo

If you have been having constant attacks of vertigo, you should visit your doctor right away. Doctors generally advise their patients two head exercises for vertigo. Let’s take a look at them:

#1. Epley Maneuver

This is the most popular head exercise for vertigo. This is a series of head and neck exercises that is generally carried out at the practitioner’s office. It is a combination of head movements and positions, each of which is held for an average of about 30 seconds. To know more about the Epley maneuver, visit your doctor today. However, remember that it is not a one-time cure for vertigo, and has to be repeated.

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#2. Brandt-Daroff Exercises

The Epley maneuver is a tough exercise to do, and it is not advisable to perform it in the absence of a doctor. For people who want to cure their Vertigo at their own home, doctors generally prescribe the Brandt-Daroff exercises. Also, for people who suffer from neck or back problems, Epley maneuver is not the best exercise for them. To know more about the Epley maneuver, visit your doctor today.

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These were the two most popular and reliable head exercises to cure vertigo. But apart from that, there are also many home remedies that you can make use of, to cure vertigo.

Home Remedies For Vertigo

Talking of home remedies, there are many natural ways to cure vertigo.

#1. Proper Sleep

Most of vertigo patients can be treated only if you have a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can often cause vertigo. So, make sure that you have a sound sleep every night.

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#2. Coriander Seeds

Coriander seeds are an excellent way to treat vertigo naturally. Just soak coriander seeds in water overnight, and in the morning, drink the solution after adding some gooseberry salt to it.

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#3. Lemon

Lemon is a great source of Vitamin C which can help in repairing your connective tissues. Include a lemon drink in your diet to cure vertigo naturally.

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So, there you have it. All you wanted to know about vertigo and its cures. If you found this article informative, let us know in the comments below.

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