Treatment of Vertigo
Vertigo, which has a very high incidence, can be caused by a sudden movement, an accident, or a change of position. Initially, individuals may find it difficult to describe their vertigo problems. Although vertigo is short-term at the beginning, it can gradually increase in duration and in some cases last for days. Nausea, vomiting, and eye movement abnormalities can also be observed. As vertigo reduces or stops, this may be replaced by a headache.
Causes of Vertigo
As mentioned earlier, the main cause of vertigo is the sudden movements that the head and neck region are exposed to. However, vertigo can also occur due to different factors. The most common causes of vertigo primarily include inner ear problems. Vertigo caused by the inner ear is called peripheral vertigo. It occurs due to imbalances in the structure called crystal, which is located in the balance center of the inner ear. In peripheral vertigo, the attacks are severe but can be cured in a short time with treatment.
Another cause of occurrence is brain problems. While brain-induced vertigo is called central vertigo, this is caused by connection problems between the balance nerve and the nucleus in the lower part of the brain. In this type of vertigo, the dizziness is less severe, but the recovery time is long.
The last cause may be tumors called corner tumors that develop in the lower part of the brain. Tumors can cause balance problems, tinnitus, or hearing loss unless treated. Finally, certain types of epilepsy, such as neuropathy or those that affect the balance nerve, can also cause vertigo.
Vertigo Treatment
The first step in the treatment of vertigo is to determine the cause of this symptom. In both cases caught at the beginning, individuals are treated with drugs. Individuals are treated with blood thinners if the problem is caused by the brain and is related to the blood supply to the lower part of the brain. In cases of severe vascular occlusion, patients are referred to neurosurgery for surgical intervention. In case of tumor-induced vertigo, surgical interventions are also used. Appropriate epilepsy drugs are prescribed for vertigo seen in epilepsy patients.
Especially in vertigo caused by inner ear problems, individuals should protect themselves against sudden movements for life. When necessary, drug treatment should be initiated before the attacks, in line with the doctor’s recommendation.