Vertigo Specialists in Chowbaga, Kolkata, West Bengal

What is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness in which a person feels a false sensation of spinning or motion, either of themselves or their surroundings, even while completely still. It typically arises from a disturbance in the inner ear's vestibular system or in the brain pathways that process balance signals. The sensation can range from a brief, mild spinning feeling to a severe, incapacitating episode accompanied by nausea and loss of balance. It is a symptom rather than a disease in itself, and can be triggered by head movement, certain positions, or occur spontaneously.

Causes of Vertigo

Most commonly caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), where displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear disrupt balance signals, or by inner ear disorders such as vestibular neuritis and Meniere's disease. Central causes include migraine, stroke, or lesions affecting the brainstem or cerebellum. Risk factors include head injury, aging, and prior inner ear infections.

Symptoms of Vertigo

Spinning or whirling sensation, loss of balance, nausea and vomiting, unsteadiness or difficulty walking, nystagmus (abnormal eye movements), sweating, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, headache

Treatment & Types of Vertigo in Chowbaga, Kolkata, West Bengal

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include the Epley maneuver or other repositioning techniques for BPPV, vestibular rehabilitation therapy to retrain balance, and medications such as antihistamines or anti-nausea drugs for symptomatic relief. Meniere's disease may require dietary salt restriction and diuretics, while central causes require treatment of the underlying neurological condition.

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