Care For Vertigo

Vertigo is a type of dizziness, in which there is a sensation of spinning while stationary. The symptoms are caused by a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, unsteadiness and excessive perspiration, and difficulty standing or walking. Blurred vision, difficulty speaking, a lowered level of consciousness, and hearing loss may also occur. Central nervous system disorders may lead to permanent symptoms.

Symptoms of vertigo are frequently experienced by many in the general population and it accounts for 2-3% of emergency room visits. Its prevalence rises with age and is about two to three times higher in women than in men.

There are three types of vertigo. With objective vertigo objects are moving around the patient. With subjective vertigo the patient feels as if he or she is moving when stationary. With pseudo vertigo there is the intense sensation of rotation inside the patient's head.

The most common cause of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (brief periods of vertigo). Concussion and vestibular migraine are less common causes, including Ménière's disease and vestibular neuritis. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages are notorious for causing symptoms of vertigo.