Vertigo may be described as a feeling that one is spinning around (known as subjective vertigo), or the feeling of rotation of the surrounding environment (known as objective vertigo) The spinning sensation of vertigo may be accompanied by other symptoms, including vomiting and nausea. People experiencing vertigo may feel that they are swaying, tilting, or are pulled to one direction. Vertigo is usually due to a problem with the inner ear but can also be caused by vision problems and other conditions.
People with vertigo typically describe it as feeling like they are:
- Spinning
- Tilting
- Swaying
- Unbalanced
- Pulled to one direction
Other symptoms that may accompany vertigo include:
- Feeling nauseated
- Abnormal or jerking eye movements (nystagmus)
- headache
- sweating
- Ringing in the ears or hearing loss
Symptoms can last a few minutes to a few hours or more and may come and go.
Treatment for vertigo includes :
- Physiotherapy exercises: Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is a type of exercises aimed at helping strengthen the vestibular system. The function of the vestibular system is to send signals to the Brain about head and body movements relative to gravity. BPPV is type of vertigo which could not treat without Physical therapy exercises.
- Medicine: In some cases, medication may be given to relieve symptoms such as nausea or motion sickness associated with vertigo. If vertigo is caused by an infection or inflammation, antibiotics or steroids may reduce swelling and cure infection.
- Surgery: In a few cases, surgery may be needed for vertigo. If vertigo is caused by a more serious underlying problem, such as a tumor or injury to the brain or neck, treatment for those problems may help to decrease the symptoms of vertigo.
