Treatment for Vertigo
A thorough medical checkup for vertigo is must, this helps to identify the cause and provide the appropriate treatment.
During the period of an acute attack complete bed rest with anti-vertiginous medication should be dispensed.
Anti-emetics [effective in controlling vomiting and nausea] and sedatives may also help. Once all thorough check up is done the maintenance therapy must be followed by the patient.
These attacks are usually recurrent if the inner ear is affected. This can be taken care of by consulting the doctor and starting the treatment again.
Vestibular rehabilitation
It has the power to control and treat the patients who are affected by vertigo. Here, the patients are given exercises to perform at home, which not only stabilize the inner ear and boost the blood flow but also improve the supply of oxygen to the brain and inner ear.
Life style modifications
Here are a few suggestions to follow for a healthy lifestyle:
Avoid drug and alcohol abuse.
Avoid OTC drugs like sedatives, anti-allergic, without your doctor consultation.
Give up drinking alcohol while taking medications because it can cause dizziness like anti-epileptics, anti-depressants, etc.
Avoid job involving heights, driving or diving.
Eat a healthy diet with limited use of salt and sugar.
Keep blood pressure and blood sugar under control.
Even though vertigo may recur, it can be minimized by correct medication, vestibular rehabilitation and healthy lifestyle.