Vertigo can significantly impact a person’s daily life and may require medical evaluation and treatment to manage the underlying cause and alleviate symptoms. Medica’s Department of Neuro-Otology offers Comprehensive Solution for Vertigo and Balance Disorders. At Vertigo clinic, our team of experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals, including Neurotologists, neurologists, psychologists and physical therapists, work collaboratively to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of Vertigo.
Vertigo is a symptom characterized by a spinning or whirling sensation of movement, even when one is stationary and with the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and advanced treatment options at Medica, we ensure that you receive the highest standard of care from our vertigo specialist in kolkata.
When the World Spins: Recognizing the Symptoms of Vertigo
Balance Problems
People who are dizzy may have trouble keeping their balance and coordination. They might experience dizziness or have problems walking straight.
Sweating
Severe perspiration or clammy feelings may be related to episodes of vertigo.
Vomiting and Nausea
Vertigo can make you feel nauseous, and this may be followed by vomiting or an upset stomach.
Unusual Eye Movements
Some forms of vertigo can cause nystagmus or other uncontrollable eye movements. These eye movements can be jerky, oscillating, or quick.
Sensitivity to Motion
People who experience vertigo may become extremely sensitive to motion, especially when moving their heads or shifting their positions.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the term for the ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that certain vertigo sufferers may hear in their ears.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss, whether temporary or permanent, or a decline in hearing abilities, may occasionally accompany vertigo.
Anxiety or Panic
The severe vertigo sensations, especially during episodes, might cause feelings of worry, panic, or dread.
Dizziness
While you have vertigo, you frequently experience a spinning or swirling sensation, making it seem as though you or your surroundings are moving while they are truly still.
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What’s Making You Dizzy? Identifying the Causes of Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
When certain head movements cause the displacement of calcium crystals (canaliths) in the inner ear, it causes temporary, severe vertigo attacks.
Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear illness that causes recurrent vertigo attacks, variable hearing loss, tinnitus (ear ringing), and a sense of fullness in the affected ear.
Vestibular Migraine
Migraine headaches are accompanied by vertigo or a sense of being off balance, frequently brought on by particular stimuli or known migraine triggers.
Labyrinthitis
Usually brought on by bacterial or viral infections, labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear that can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and occasionally ringing in the ears.
Vestibular neuritis
Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, is usually brought on by a viral infection, which causes severe vertigo, unsteadiness, and coordination problems.
Medication
Vertigo can be a side effect of some drugs, including those used to manage seizures (anticonvulsants) or high blood pressure (antihypertensives).
Head and Neck Injuries
Traumatic head or neck traumas, such as concussions or whiplash, can harm the inner ear or vestibular system, causing vertigo.
Ototoxicity
Using some antibiotics or taking high doses of aspirin, which are toxic to the inner ear, can result in vertigo and hearing loss.
Central Vertigo
The vertigo is brought on by problems with the brainstem or the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, or brainstem diseases.
Inner Ear Disorders
Vertigo can be caused by a variety of inner ear disorders, including autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), acoustic neuromas (a benign tumour of the vestibular nerve), and perilymphatic fistulas (an irregular hole in the inner ear).
Once a diagnosis is made, our vertigo doctors at Medica Hospital develop a customized treatment plan that may involve medication management, vestibular rehabilitation exercises, lifestyle modifications, or, in rare cases, surgical interventions.
We prioritize your well-being and strive to improve your symptoms, restore your balance, and enhance your quality of life.
Treatments for Vertigo Recovery offered at Medica
Clinical Examinations
The clinical examination involves a detailed examination of ears and the parts of the brain related with the balance system like Spontaneous nystagmus, saccade test, Gaze, smooth pursuit, positional tests, optokinetic tests, and cerebellar tests. Two common clinical examinations for vertigo treatment at Medica include the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and the Romberg test, which assesses balance and postural stability.
Audiometry
In order to determine a person’s hearing capacity and identify any hearing loss that can cause or coexist with vertigo symptoms, audiometry tests, such as pure-tone audiometry and speech audiometry, are performed at our Kolkata clinic. This helps with the diagnosis and treatment of vertigo.
Videonystagmography
A diagnostic procedure called Videonystagmography (VNG) is used at Medica, the best vertigo treatment in Kolkata, to assess how well the vestibular and inner ear systems are working in those who are experiencing vertigo. By measuring and examining eye movements during particular changes in head and body position, it aids in identifying the underlying cause of vertigo and differentiating central from peripheral vestibular disorders.
Maneuver
For the purpose of repositioning displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear and easing the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Canalith Repositioning maneuvers, such as the Epley, Semont, Lempert, modified Gufoni, Barbeque, and Yacovino maneuvers are frequently used.
Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
By detecting the eye movements in reaction to fast head movements, the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) is a diagnostic tool used in the treatment of vertigo. It improves the identification and evaluation of vestibular disorders that impact balance and stability.
Electrocochleography
In order to measure the electrical responses of the inner ear, a diagnostic procedure called electrocochleography (ECochG) is utilized in the treatment of vertigo. It aids in the detection of abnormal activity or fluid accumulation, which helps in the diagnosis and treatment of some forms of vertigo, including Meniere’s illness at our personalized vertigo and deafness clinic.
Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA)
In order to identify visual-vestibular integration problems and direct therapies for enhancing balance and lessening dizziness, Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA) testing is carried out as part of vertigo treatment.
Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV)
The Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) test is a diagnostic test used in the treatment of vertigo to evaluate the patient’s sense of verticality, identifying any differences from the true vertical orientation and assisting in the diagnosis and management of balance disorders.
cVEMP/oVEMP
When treating Vertigo, the diagnostic tests, cVEMP (Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential) and oVEMP (Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential) are used to evaluate the performance of particular muscles and nerves involved in balance and identify the underlying cause of vertigo symptoms.
Your Journey to Balance: Trust Medica Healthcare Services for Vertigo Care
- Don’t let Vertigo hold you back.
- Choose Medica Hospital for comprehensive vertigo care from our vertigo specialists delivered with expertise, compassion, and a patient-centered approach.
- Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards regaining your balance and reclaiming your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Low blood pressure has been linked to vertigo because it can cause sudden decreases in blood pressure to disrupt the blood flow to the inner ear, which can cause dizziness and vertigo symptoms.
Low blood pressure is just one possible contributing factor to vertigo, while there might
Yes, vertigo episodes are frequently followed by nausea and vomiting since these symptoms are frequently linked to the inner ear disturbance that results in the impression of spinning or dizziness.
Vertigo can be diagnosed and treated by both ENT doctors and neurologists, but the best course of action depends on the underlying reason.
While neurologists are experts in handling vertigo linked to neurological illnesses or central nervous system disorders, ENT doctors generally concentrate on identifying and treating vertigo brought on by inner ear or vestibular system problems.
Depending on the underlying reason, vertigo can either be acute or chronic. While some vertigo instances may go away on their own or with treatment, others may need continuous care for long-term symptom control.
Yes, for some people, worry and anxiety can increase their vertigo symptoms. Vertigo symptoms may be controlled with the aid of stress reduction methods, relaxation exercises, and tackling underlying anxiety.
If you have frequent or severe episodes of vertigo, if the condition affects your everyday life, if there are any accompanying neurological symptoms, or if the condition is accompanied by other unsettling symptoms such as sudden hearing loss, it is important to seek medical attention.
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