17/12/2021
*What is the best treatment for vertigo?*
Treatment for vertigo is determined by the cause. As there are multiple options available for treatment but Vertigo is a condition that, in many cases can be disabling and can lead to loss of confidence.
Some people may be given medicines to suppress sensation of spinning as emergency treatment, but the diagnosis of root cause is important to direct the correct treatment which may include the following:
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Canalith repositioning maneuvers
• Medicine
• Surgery
At Balance Center Mayom Hospital Gurugram, Dr Manish Prakash will discuss your medical history and inquire about any symptoms you've been experiencing to diagnose vertigo. What you say to Dr Manish Prakash has a big impact on the diagnosis.
He may then do a physical examination to check for vertigo signs and symptoms. Your ear canal, eardrums, and eye movements may be examined.
He may also do hearing exams such as an audiometric test.
Computerised assessment of balancing system is done by Video Nystagmography (VNG)in which eye recording is done by special camera in response to various stimuli triggering the semicircular canals of right and left ear.
Advanced craniocorpography (CCG) Is used to assess gait of the patient while walking which is dependent on vestibulospinal reflex.
Visual vertical ( SVV) is a measure of vertical vector in different orientation as dependant on the Otolith system.
Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA) is a measure of VOR which is responsible for fixing the image on the retina when either object or person is in motion.
Here we share the feedback of patient suffering from vertigo for many years without exact diagnosis and the relief which can be given with accurate diagnosis by Dr Manish Prakash
Vertigo is a curable disease. Many patients are dealing with vertigo for a long time or taking it usually. Consult a specialist. See the video of a vertigo p...