Simple Home Remedies for Vertigo
Do you feel an illusion of movement, lightheadedness or dizziness? Do you suffer from double vision or feel like your environment is moving? If so, then you are suffering from vertigo. This condition is a balance disorder that makes you a bit giddy. The condition is rendered serious when accompanied with severe headaches or balance problems. In such circumstances, it is very important to consult a doctor and seek medication. However, there are several home remedies for vertigo that can help treat common symptoms.
Causes
The most common cause of vertigo is the inner ear problem. BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a form of vertigo whose main cause is the inner ear. Some more causes include:
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Infection or irritation of the inner ear, also called as labyrinthitis.
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Severe migraine
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Meniere disease
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Cerebellar hemorrhages, where the decreased blood flow to the brain causes vertigo.
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Medical conditions such head or neck trauma as well as multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms
It is very important to ascertain the symptoms of vertigo to ensure it truly exists. Here are some common vertigo symptoms:
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Feeling disoriented and sensing motion when the environment is not moving. In addition, you will also suffer from nausea and abnormal eye movements.
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A strange sensation of motion usually occurs due to a change in position or movement.
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You may feel a ringing sensation in your ears accompanied with visual disturbances and difficulty in walking.
Home Remedies
Before you go for a natural treatment for vertigo, it is very important to diagnose the condition correctly. You can seek the help of a doctor to confirm whether it is vertigo or a different problem. Most cases of vertigo are less threatening and can be easily treated by following a herbal or a holistic approach. Notable vertigo home remedies include:
Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises:
These exercises help the brain to become accustomed with the changes in the inner ear. The person lies on a table on one side and sits up. The patient then lies down and quickly switches to the other side. The procedure is repeated until the patient gets relief from vertigo. There are several variations of this exercise that assures complete treatment. You, however, will need to consult a qualified practitioner to know more about these exercises.
Ginkgo Biloba:
The oldest living tree species found in China and southern United States, Ginkgo Biloba can be a good herb against vertigo symptoms. A clinical trial of this herb on a group of elderly people significantly reduced the common symptoms. The elderly participants were given the herbal extract 3 times a day for a year.
Ginger:
A controlled clinical study on a group of vertigo patients found that one gram of powdered Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root could reduce some of the main symptoms of this balance disorder. Ginger is already known to prevent symptoms of motion sickness while on a ship. The study shows that powdered ginger root can be very helpful in treating vertigo.
References
“Vertigo Overview (WebMd)” https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/vertigo
“Vertigo Treatment (WebMd)” https://firstaid.webmd.com/vertigo-treatment
“Vertigo Alternative Medicine (Peacehealth)" https://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/cam/hn-1286003.htm
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