Vertigo, a type of Dizziness, is considered a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder. It refers to the spinning sensation an individual experiences. Individuals may feel themselves or their surroundings moving (spinning) or both. Dizziness and Vertigo words are used interchangeably. Usually, the duration of Vertigo is short and may last for a few seconds or minutes only. There are conditions when Vertigo/Dizziness may continue for hours and days, necessitating a checkup and Vertigo Treatment in Ahmedabad, depending on the causes.
Brainstem & Cerebellar Strokes :
Blocked blood supply to the brain leads to Vertigo, hearing problems, etc.
Tumors
Tumors in or around the cranial nerves (Vestibular/Acoustic neuroma) create balance problems and Dizziness.
Vestibular Migraines :
These are episodes of Dizziness accompanied by sensitivity to light, sound, motion, etc.
Multiple Sclerosis :
Damaged Myelin sheath (nerve covering) impacts the brain signals causing unsteadiness.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) :
It is the common cause of Vertigo, which occurs due to sudden head movements.
Vestibular Neuritis
It is an inner ear disorder that causes vertigo episodes with nausea symptoms.
Meniere’s Disease :
In this inner ear disorder, hearing loss, ringing sound in the ear, and balance problems occur.
Physical Injury :
Any traumatic condition can cause Dizziness and imbalance.
Also, impaired visual (eye), vestibular (ear), and sensory parts cause an imbalance of movements and positions. Some underlying medical conditions like anemia, low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia), dehydration, heart problems, low blood pressure (Hypotension), etc., and age factors may increase the chances of Dizziness and Vertigo. Frequent Dizziness and Vertigo episodes increase the chances of complications or worsen the underlying cause if left untreated. Any individual must seek Vertigo Treatment in such cases.
Vertigo symptoms differ depending on the cause. Also, the duration and trigger factor of getting that symptom vary.
The Vertigo Treatment Specialist, evaluates the patient’s condition by physical examination, checking the family history, Audiometric/hearing tests, MRIs, Rotational Chair Testing, ENG (Electronystagmography), VNG (Videonystagmography), Dix-Hallpike Test, etc. These Vertigo Diagnostic Procedures help to determine the Dizziness Treatment. To distinguish between Central and Peripheral Vertigo, a technique HINTS (Head-Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew) may be used by the Vertigo Doctor.
The Vertigo Treatment in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India at ENT Hospital includes medications, Head movements (Maneuvers), Infections, Psychotherapy, Balance Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Surgical Intervention (only in rare cases), performed by the Vertigo Doctor depending on the diagnosis results and patient’s condition.Our Vertigo Specialist has expertise in performing Canalith Repositioning Procedure (CRP) for treating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Depending on the case, the Cost of Vertigo Treatment is determined. Consult the Dizziness Doctor at our Vertigo Treatment Hospital. Relieve all the symptoms and manage the condition with therapeutic and preventive measures.
