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Suffering From Vertigo. Vibrator Used Behind Ear To Set Particles, Ear Heaviness. Remedies?

Hello, My father is 65 years old. He had vertigo trouble from last 2-3 years. While treating vertigo vibrator was used behind the ear to set the particles in appropriate position.Since then he is feeling heaviness in the ear. it goes sometimes and again comes back. but it doesnt have any specific pattern.are there any home remedies for this? what could be the cause for this.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hi aarti ! Let me explain in simple word! Inside ear their is a box , on the floor of box their are hair like structure which sensitive to touch. Now inside box their are sand like particle which move when person move head and touch that part of floor hair. Then brain translate how much you are tilted and give signal to brain for making balance. Phew ! So when this system disturb. People feel vertigo or surface is moving . Just consult doctor for medicine change or ask physiotherapist about new treatment or last is surgery. Take care be healthy soon. Bye.
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Suffering From Vertigo. Vibrator Used Behind Ear To Set Particles, Ear Heaviness. Remedies?

Hi aarti ! Let me explain in simple word! Inside ear their is a box , on the floor of box their are hair like structure which sensitive to touch. Now inside box their are sand like particle which move when person move head and touch that part of floor hair. Then brain translate how much you are tilted and give signal to brain for making balance. Phew ! So when this system disturb. People feel vertigo or surface is moving . Just consult doctor for medicine change or ask physiotherapist about new treatment or last is surgery. Take care be healthy soon. Bye.