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What Causes Frequent Bouts Of Vertigo Along With Nausea And Immobility?
Question: i suffer from bouts of vertigo one to two times a week. severe dizziness, nausea, immobility, is there anything I can do to alleviate these episodes. I have experienced several concussions thruout my lifetime
Brief Answer:
medication and epley maneuver
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Reducing salt would help if a condition called Meniere's disease was the cause of your vertigo and other symptoms.
Meniere's is one of the common reasons for this condition but it is accompanied by hearing loss and tinnitus (abnormal noises in the ear such as ringing).
Menieres is a condition of the inner ear, other inner conditions are BPPV and vestibular neuronitis.
There are other causes of vertigo but inner causes are the most common.
It is possible since you have intermittent episodes that they are due to BPPV but this would need to be confirmed by a visit to your doctor.
If it is the case then medication for a short period of time along with certain maneuvers, would be helpful.
Medications: diphenhydramine, meclizine or valium can be used intermittently to help
Epley maneuver is the maneuver that is used to help with BPPV. It involves a series of movements and it can be done at home if the BPPV is confirmed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
medication and epley maneuver
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Reducing salt would help if a condition called Meniere's disease was the cause of your vertigo and other symptoms.
Meniere's is one of the common reasons for this condition but it is accompanied by hearing loss and tinnitus (abnormal noises in the ear such as ringing).
Menieres is a condition of the inner ear, other inner conditions are BPPV and vestibular neuronitis.
There are other causes of vertigo but inner causes are the most common.
It is possible since you have intermittent episodes that they are due to BPPV but this would need to be confirmed by a visit to your doctor.
If it is the case then medication for a short period of time along with certain maneuvers, would be helpful.
Medications: diphenhydramine, meclizine or valium can be used intermittently to help
Epley maneuver is the maneuver that is used to help with BPPV. It involves a series of movements and it can be done at home if the BPPV is confirmed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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