Vertigo Management

What is vertigo ?

Vertigo is a disease, which occurs due to the patient having problems in the posterior semicircular canals of the inner ear. Medically known as the vestibular labyrinth area of the ear. A patient suffering from vertigo will suffer an abnormal sensation that causes them to feel as thought their surrounding environment is continuously spinning, whirling or moving. As a result of this, the vertigo patient suffer loss of balance or a sensation of nausea that may grow acute

Vertigo is actually a symptom - a sensation that you feel the room is rotating. Vertigo is an illusion of motion and is more prominent in the aged peoples. It is usually temporary and a sign of some other problem or condition. Vertigo is a type of dizziness.

There are several different types of vertigo:-

1.    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo,

2.     Central vertigo,

3.    Migrainous vertigo,

4.    Peripheral vertigo  

5.    Physiologic vertigo.

Vertigo is one of the most common complaints for which people seek medical advice. See the Vertigo Learn Vertigo implies that there is a sensation of motion either of the person or the environment. This should not be confused with symptoms of light headedness or fainting.

Vertigo Causes

Vertigo can be caused by problems in the brain or the inner ear.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) :- This type of vertigo is the most common form of vertigo and is characterized by the sensation of motion initiated by sudden head movements or moving the head in a certain direction. This type of vertigo is rarely serious and can be treated.

Vertigo may also be caused by inflammation within the inner ear (labyrinthitis), This type of vertigo ,which is characterized by the sudden onset of vertigo and may be associated with hearing loss. The most common cause of labyrinthitis is a viral or bacterial infection.

Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. Symptoms: Attacks or episodes of Meniere's disease often start without warning.,episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. People have the abrupt onset of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, as well as periods in which they are symptom-free.

An acoustic neuroma is a slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. This nerve is called the vestibular cochlear nerve. It is behind the ear right under the can cause vertigo. Symptoms include vertigo with one-sided ringing in the ear and hearing loss.

Vertigo can be caused by decreased blood flow to the base of the brain. Bleeding into the back of the brain (cerebellar hemorrhage) is characterized by vertigo, headache, difficulty walking, and inability to look toward the side of the bleed. The result is that the person's eyes looks away from the side with the problem. Walking is also extremely impaired.

Vertigo is often the presenting symptom in multiple sclerosis. The onset is usually abrupt, and examination of the eyes may reveal the inability of the eyes to move past the midline toward the nose.

Head trauma and neck injury may also result in vertigo, which usually goes away on its own.

Migraine, a severe form of headache, may also cause vertigo. The vertigo is usually followed by a headache. There is often a prior history of similar episodes but no lasting problems.

Common Causes of Vertigo

·         Due to the free-floating calcium carbonate crystals in the posterior semicircular

·         Canal An infection in the ear fore example syphilis

·         Vision problems

·         Acute head injury

·         Cardiac conditions

·         Brain tumors

·         Thyroid disease

·         Anemia

·         Calcium disorders

·         Motion sickness

·         Insufficient blood supply to brain

·         High blood pressure

·         High cholesterol

·         Diabetes

Symptoms

·         Nausea or vomiting

·         Sweating

·         Abnormal eye movements

The duration of symptoms can be from minutes to hours, and symptoms can be constant or episodic. The onset may be due to a movement or change in position. It is important to tell the doctor about any recent head trauma or whiplash injury as well as any new medications the patient is taking.

The patient may have hearing loss and a ringing sensation in the ears.

The patient might have visual disturbances, weakness, difficulty speaking, decreased level of conscious

Exams and Tests

The evaluation of vertigo consists primarily of a medical history and physical exam.The history is comprised of four basic areas.

·         The doctor may want to know if the patient feels any sensation of motion, which may indicate that true vertigo exists. Report any nausea, vomiting, sweating, and abnormal eye movements.

·         The doctor may ask how long the patient has symptoms and whether they are constant or come and go. Do the symptoms occur when moving or changing positions? Is the patient currently taking any new medications? Has there been any recent head trauma or whiplash injury ?

·         Are there any other hearing symptoms? Specifically, report any ringing in the ears or hearing loss.

·         Does the patient have weakness, visual disturbances, altered level of consciousness, difficulty walking, abnormal eye movements, or difficulty speaking ?

The doctor may perform tests such as a CT scan if a brain injury is suspected to be the cause of vertigo.

Blood tests to check blood sugar levels and the use of an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look at heart rhythm may also be helpful

Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies for Vertigo

Conium Maculatum
This remedy suits especially the vertigo of the aged and that arising from excesses an all over use of tobacco. Also that form due to cerebral anaemia. There is a sensation when the person looks steadily at an object as if turning in a circle. Vertigo on rising up or going down stairs, with great debility and inclination to sleep. There is a numb feeling in the brain as if stupefied , worse turning over in bed.

Ambra grisea [Ambr]
This  is especially useful in nervous vertigo in old people.

Iodine [Iod]
This medicine Is also suitable for old people who suffer from chronic congestive vertigo.

Ferrum metallicum. [Ferr]
This remedy suits anaemic vertigo, which is worse when suddenly rising from a sitting or lying position. It comes on when going downhill or on crossing water, even though the water be smooth.

Bromine [Brom]
This has a vertigo worse when looking at running water.

Aconite. [Acon]
The vertigo of Aconite is hyperaemic or auditory. It is worse on raising the head or rising from a recumbent position.

Cocculus [Cocc]
its principal action on the solar plexus, and vertigo which is connected with digestive troubles suites this remedy, and it develops into the neurasthenic type with occipital headache and lumbo-sacral irritation. There is a flushed face and hot head, worse sitting up and riding in a carriage; it is also worse after eating.

Bryonia [Bry]
It help in a gastric vertigo with nausea and disposition to faint, worse on rising from a recumbent position and on motion.

Cinchona [Chin]
It has a gastric vertigo associated with weakness or anaemia. Also vertigo from debility, looses of fluids, etc.

Nux vomica and Pulsatilla may be needed in gastric vertigo.

Phosphorous,

This has displays great curative powers in every imaginable case of vertigo, especially in nervous vertigo when caused by nervous debility, sexual abuse, occurring in the morning with an empty stomach, with fainting and trembling."

Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t]
This remedy suits vertigo, especially in old people, which comes on as soon as the patient rises from a sitting position. It is associated with heavy limbs is probably caused by senile changes in the brain.

Causticum [Caust]

It is suitable to vertigo preceding paralysis. There is a tendency to fall forward or sideways; there is a great anxiety and weakness in the head. It corresponds, therefore, to the vertigo and weakness in the head. It corresponds, therefore to the vertigo of organic brain diseases.

Argentum nitricum. [Arg-n]
Vertigo, with debility and trembling, is curable by this remedy when there is much mental confusion and a sense of expansion. It seems as if houses would fall on him when he is walking through the street. It also suits vertigo from diseases of the brain and eyes.

Natrum salicylicum. [Nat-sal]
This remedy is especially useful in auditory nerve vertigo, and other remedies for this condition are Chininum sulphuricum, Gelsemium and Causticum.

Theridion [Ther]
Has a purely nervous vertigo, especially on closing the eyes; it is accompanied with nausea and is greatly intensified by noise or motion.

Home Remedies for Vertigo

Tip 1:

Marinate 2 tbsp wheat grain, 1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus), 8 almonds,8 water melon seeds and make a paste. Heat 1 tsp ghee fry 2 cloves in this add to the paste mix with milk and drink everyday for a week.

Tip 2:

Soak 1 tsp of alma (gooseberry) powder along with 1 tsp coriander seeds. Leave over night. Strain and add 1/2 tsp sugar and drink.

Massage therapy can also relieve the symptoms of vertigo. Though an overall massage is extremely beneficial, some individuals feel the most relief when massage concentration is on the head.

In addition, flower essences are effectual for those suffering from the symptoms of vertigo, as they are a perfect complement to all other remedies and immediately absorbed into the system

Technique of Yoga

1.    Squat on the haunches with the feet together .The soles and heels should rest completely on the floor. Raise the seat from the floor and balance.

2.    Widen the thighs and knees and move the trunk forward until the armpits extend beyond the knees.

3.    Bend forward and catch the back part of the ankles.

4.    After gripping the ankles, exhale and move the head down to the toes and rest the forehead on them.

5.    Maintain the pose for about a minute breathing normally.

6.    Inhale, raise the head, release the ankle grip and relax on the floor.

7.    Now exhale, bend forward and rest the head on the floor. Stay in this position also for 30 to 60 seconds with normal breathing.

8.    Inhale, raise the head from the floor and return to position.

9.    Release the hands and rest on the floor.

Aasans

 Important asanas in Vertigo which also relives tones the abdominal organs and relieves backaches are:-

1.Salamba Sirsasana
2.Halasana
3.Paschimottanasana
4.Sanmukhi Mudra
5.Nadi Sodhana Pranayama 
6.Savasana

One should go to a teacher or yoga therapist and under his/her guidance should do the practices.

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