what can i do to cure or reduce vertigo and that can i do when i'm suffering from it to feel better?

Answer 1

Do yoga everyday and all your problems are solved.

Answer 2

Many people have fewer attacks if they avoid too much salt in their diets. Meclizine, which is sold over the counter, is usally effective for a vertigo attack but it will make you sleepy and you should not drive.

There are also effective medical treatments for vertigo. Some are as simple as head manueuvers to reposition the otoliths in your inner ear and some are as drastic as surgery. Some people learn to avoid certain movements and head positions that cause attacks.

You need to see a doctor to make sure what you have is simple vertigo or something else and get recommendations of what is best for you. Some people may have it go away and never return even without treatment, but get a good diagnosis before trying to decide what to do.

Answer 3

Vertigo is the name we use to describe “Benign Positional Vertigo” or BPV. It’s a disorder of the inner ear. The ear has three parts – the outer ear which you see and it’s passage to the ‘ear drum’. Then the middle ear, which is behind the ear drum and has three small bones, connected to each other, one of which touches the ear drum and transmits sound, - it also has a tube connected to the throat. This helps to keep the ‘pressure’ equal on the drum. (also, it allows infections from the throat to possibly infect.) - Opposite the ear drum, the third of the small bones touches the inner ear or cochlea. This resembles a snail shell which has, attached to it, three semi-circular canals all set at different angles to each other. These contain a liquid and are lined with tiny hairs. The movement of the head causes the liquid to move and the movement is detected by the hairs which pass the information by electrical signals to the brain and the brain interprets them and “tells” you what position you are in. The condition of vertigo is thought to be caused by small particles being loosened in these canals and thereby passing false information to the brain. This gives rise to the feeling of movement when in fact you are not moving. There are some actions you can take, apart from prescribed drugs. These are as follows. They are called the positional exercises of Brandt and Daroff. During these excercises you will experience vertigo symptoms but they will diminish as you continue. Sit on the edge of the bed near the middle, with legs hanging down. Turn head 45° to right side. Quickly lie down on left side, with head still turned, and touch the bed with portion of the head behind the ear. Maintain this position and every subsequent position for about 30 seconds. Sit up again. Do 6-10 repetitions, 3 times per day.
I hope this is of help
Matador 89

Answer 4

The primary physician may request the opinion of an otolaryngologist to help evaluate a balance problem. An otolaryngologist is a physician/surgeon who specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, sometimes with expertise in balance disorders. He or she will usually obtain a detailed medical history and perform a physical examination to start to sort out possible causes of the balance disorder. The physician may require tests and make additional referrals to assess the cause and extent of the disruption of balance. The kinds of tests needed will vary based on the patient's symptoms and health status. Because there are so many variables, not all patients will require every test.

Answer 5

You may have to undergo a thorough medical examination in a neuro speciality hospital because vertigo can also be caused by lack of some vitamins ,nutrients , hormonal imbalance like thyroid ,blood pressure ,also due to cell problems or blood flow problems in the brain etc.Once the exact cause is identified then it can be cured completely.

Answer 6

I suffer from vertigo a few times a year and it gets so bad I can't go into work. I tried antivert and it just makes it worst. I just pretty much sit still or lie still until it goes away. Try this website: http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch080/ch080b.htmls

Answer 7

Matador gave a good explanation of some treatments/exercises that could be done but you should be instructed by a professional. Any neck problems need to be ruled out prior to starting them. I would ask your doc for a referral to a vestibular Physical Therapist in your area who would be able to assess your neck to rule out any problems there (neck problems can cause balance problems) and can instruct you on any exercises that may help alleviate or eliminate your symptoms. These exercises are usually quite successful in a very short period of time.

Answer 8

If it has not been determined to be caused by ear/nasal/sinus problems, it may be due to low blood sugar. Check out www.hufa.org - especially the symptoms link.