VERTIGO (Spinning Head)
Vertigo causes a spinning sensation of
the body and / or the
Surrounding objects.
This sensation originates from a
disorder of
the balancing system
in the internal car.
This
system is responsible for our sense of balance in
all positions of the head.
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Benign paroxysmal vertigo
(B.P.V) usually seen in
older
people occurs suddenly with change
in position of the head.
There is no hearing loss or tinnitus(buzzing in the ear) and
it is short lasting. It is most
often due to disturbance in
the internal ear.
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Meniers disease is more common in younger persons comes on
suddenly.
There is vertigo tinuitus hearing loss fullness in the ear nausea vomiting.
There is usually excess of fluid in the internal ear interfering with the sense of balance
TREATMENT
Consult
ENT specialist.
Drug therapy and exercise
will help relieve the condition. A
diet low in salt is recommended.
You may need diuretics and
antihistamines.
Any questions be sent to drmmkapur@gmail.com
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