What is Vertigo
Vertigo is a problem of the sense of balance and should be distinguished from the phobia of heights called acrophobia; though the problem can be caused or triggered by heights and a misperception of the spatial references. There are two types of vertigo: one that originates as a problem in the ear and another that is caused in the brain. Vertigo can also be caused from damage to the ear and therefore treating it may require dealing with the root cause in the ear itself. If the root cause of the problem lies in the brain, then drugs that modify or alter neurotransmission might be required. However, a large part of dealing with the problem lies in you overcoming the symptoms by learning to deal with them and suppressing them. There are also exercises that you can do but just like most therapeutic treatments, you should continuously push yourself into overcoming the problem.
Treatment For Vertigo
The two types of vertigo are peripheral and central vertigo. Peripheral indicates that the origins of the problem lie in the ear or the neural pathways to the ear and is also the most common type of vertigo called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV. In central vertigo, one of the most common reasons for vertigo lies in migraine headaches. Other causes include getting off antidepressant medication, disequilibrium, and discontinuing serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs will also cause this problem along with another pathological brain problem. There is yet another type of vertigo that we all experience. Just like after getting off a Ferris wheel, there is a residual sensation of movement, some people will experience a sensation of the surroundings moving around them even after the actual movement has stopped. This typical goes away as soon as you perform a centering exercise. Treating vertigo medically sometimes requires drugs like serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antihistamines, anticholergenics, and a maneuver called Epley maneuver. This consists of sitting upright, turning your head to the side that is problematic, and then lying on your back. After this, turn your head to the other side, roll your whole to match the position of your head, and then return to the sitting position.
Exercises For Quick Relief
For temporary vertigo, you should use a centering technique. Try to focus on an object in the vista in front of your while being stationary. Wait for all movement to stop and then focus on objects near, far, high, and low before you start any movement.
