Vertigo is often an indicator of a bigger health issue. There are many types of vertigo and their frequencies and intensities vary based on the root cause. This significantly impacts treatment. If you are a caregiver for someone with vertigo, it is important that you know about the different types of vertigo so you can support them appropriately. Vertigo can be of two types: one occurs occasionally, and the second repeats itself at a certain frequency or under certain situations.
Labyrinthitis, an ear infection of the labyrinth ( Inner ear).
Vestibular neuronitis, caused by viral inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for balance in the body.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), caused by deposits that move in to the wrong part of the inner ear, which manages the sense of balance in the body.
Ménière’s disease, a long-term disorder of the inner ear which can be addressed with medication and appropriate changes to diet.
Central vertigo, caused by migraines, brain tumours or problems in a part of the brain like the cerebellum or the brain stem.
Stroke, head and neck injuries.
Dehydration.
Vitamin D deficiency.
Timely diagnosis and treatment of these conditions have been known to help stop vertigo. You can familiarize yourself with the causes so you can direct someone who might be having vertigo to the right help.
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