Understanding Vertigo Symptoms
Vertigo is a type of dizziness characterized by a false sensation of spinning or movement. It's often accompanied by other symptoms, including :
• Balance problems: Feeling unsteady or losing balance
• Nausea and vomiting: Feeling sick or vomiting due to the spinning sensation
• Headaches: Pain or pressure in the head, which can be severe in some cases
• Hearing loss or tinnitus: Ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears
• Abnormal eye movements: Uncontrolled eye movements, such as nystagmus
• Sweating and lightheadedness: Feeling dizzy or faint
• Feeling of fullness in the ear: Pressure or fullness in the ears
Types of Vertigo Symptoms
• Peripheral vertigo: Caused by inner ear problems, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, or vestibular neuritis
• Central vertigo: Caused by brain problems, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or tumors
When to Seek Medical Attention
If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention immediately :
• Sudden onset of symptoms
• Double vision or vision loss
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
• Severe headache or chest pain
• Fever or abnormal eye movements
Treatment Options
Treatment for vertigo depends on the underlying cause. Some common treatments include :
• Vestibular rehabilitation therapy: Exercises to help improve balance and reduce symptoms
• Medications: Such as meclizine (Antivert) to alleviate symptoms
• Repositioning maneuvers: Such as the Epley maneuver to treat BPPV
• Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat underlying conditions
If you're experiencing persistent or severe vertigo symptoms, consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Ano Ang Vertigo At Bakit Nararanasan Ito Ng Marami Sa Atin?
Ang vertigo ay isang uri ng pagkahilo na nagdudulot ng pakiramdam na ikaw o ang iyong paligid ay umiikot o gumagalaw kahit na ikaw ay nakatayo o nakaupo lamang. Ito ay isang sintomas ng problema sa inner ear o sa sistema ng balanse ng katawan.
May dalawang uri ng vertigo:
1. Peripheral vertigo: Ito ay sanhi ng problema sa inner ear, tulad ng:
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Isang kondisyon kung saan ang mga maliliit na particle sa inner ear ay lumilipat sa ibang bahagi ng ear canal, na nagdudulot ng pagkahilo.
• Labyrinthitis: Isang impeksiyon sa inner ear na nakakaapekto sa balance organs.
• Meniere's disease: Isang kondisyon na nagdudulot ng pagkahilo, pagkabingi, at ingay sa tenga.
2. Central vertigo: Ito ay sanhi ng problema sa utak o spinal cord, tulad ng:
• Stroke o brain injury
• Migraine
• Mga kondisyon sa neurological tulad ng multiple sclerosis
Ang mga sintomas ng vertigo ay maaaring kabilang ang:
• Pagkahilo o pag-ikot
• Pagkawala ng balanse
• Nausea at pagsusuka
• Pagkahilo kapag ikaw ay gumagalaw o nagbabago ng posisyon
• Pagkakaroon ng problema sa paningin o pandinig
Kung ikaw ay nakakaranas ng vertigo, mahalagang kumonsulta sa doktor upang malaman ang sanhi at mabigyan ng tamang paggamot.
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