ear, nose, and throat disorders
Dizziness and Vertigo
Treatment of Dizziness and Vertigo
The cause of dizziness is treated whenever possible. Treatment includes stopping or reducing the dose of any drug that is the cause or switching to an alternative drug. Nausea and vomiting can be treated with drugs such asmeclizineorpromethazine. Vertigo caused by disorders of the inner ear, such as Meniere Disease , Vertigo in people with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is treated with the Meniere Disease is best managed by an otolaryngologist with training in management of this chronic disorder, but initial management consists of a low-salt diet and a diuretic ("water pills"), which may not be effective in all people with the disorder. In people with vertigo that occurs with migraines, the migraine is treated. If vertigo persists for a long time, some people benefit from physical therapy to help them cope with their disturbed sense of balance. Therapists may also recommend such strategies as Avoiding movements that may trigger dizziness, such as looking up or bending down Storing items at levels that are easy to reach Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down Clenching hands and flexing feet before standing Learning exercises that combine eye, head, and body movements to help prevent dizziness Doing Physical Therapy (PT) and exercises to strengthen muscles and maintain independent gait as long as possible Undergoing vestibular rehabilitation therapy (a specialized form of physical therapy that targets symptoms of peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction) 