Vertigo Treatment

The mainstay of general vertigo treatment is to sedate the semicircular canals (pretzel) and quiet their signals to your brain. The underlying problem will correct itself given enough time, on its own, in most cases. The most popular tablets given to do this are antihistamines but antipsychotic medications also work fabulously. In benign positional vertigo a series actions called the Epley maneuvers are designed to dislodge and move debris out of affected semicircular canals. Decongestants in combination with the anti-nausea antihistamines is a useful addition in treating vestibular neuronitis.

Very sweet and very salty food changes the 'sweetness' and 'saltiness' of the fluid in your inner ear. So these foods, coffee and alcohol are not recommended in the dizzy prone.

Always remember that dizziness can also be caused by medications. So when going to your doctor carry any medicine you're taking at the moment with you so they can pinpoint if that might be the source of your vertigo.

And remember to take extra safety precautions! Get up from bed or sitting slowly. Make sure your home is well lit. Don't take chances driving or climbing ladders or stairs without assistance.

 

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