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You’re standing still, but the room is spinning. Your ears are ringing. You feel nauseated. Your eyes are making strange, jerking movements, and you feel like you’re going to fall at any minute. This is more than just simple dizziness. You’re suffering from vertigo. You’re not alone. Nearly 40 percent of adults have had the same experience. The causes behind dizziness fall into one of several categories, including: physiological vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, acute labyrinthitis, post-traumatic vertigo, vascular insufficiency and Meniere’s disease.
Most vertigo symptoms are caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. When you have BPPV, tiny calcium deposits called canaliths break free and float around inside your ear canal. These canaliths muddle the messages your inner ear is trying to transmit to your brain about balance, sending you into a tailspin.
Don’t let your life become like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo." Continue reading for more details about the signs, symptoms and natural treatments for vertigo and start regaining your balance today. Don't procrastinate. Researchers believe combating vertigo early can produce good results.
We've covered most of the causes of vertigo but what are the signs? The most common ones are:
You’ll want to describe your symptoms to your doctor. They will want to know what causes you to feel dizzy, as well as how long the symptoms last. Be sure to let her know about any medications, supplements, and vitamins you take.
Keep in mind that dizziness describes two feelings — lightheadedness and vertigo. When you’re lightheaded, you feel woozy and off balance. You might think you’re about to faint. Vertigo, on the other hand, is a feeling that you or the room is spinning and it may seem as if you’re falling or tilting to the side. It might be helpful to keep a diary of what happens each time you get dizzy. This way you’ll remember everything during your appointment.
There are many things that can be done to try to combat vertigo. Some of these include:
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