Contents:
- Medical Video: Carol Foster, MD Vertigo Treatment Oct 11
- Four powerful moves to overcome vertigo
- Epley Maneuver
- Semont Maneuver
- Foster / Half Somersault Maneuver
- Follow Up
Medical Video: Carol Foster, MD Vertigo Treatment Oct 11
Vertigo is often described as a circling sensation. A person who suffers from a vertig will feel himself or the world around him spinning when he is dizzy or has a headache.
If you suffer from vertigo, the feeling of dizziness is extraordinary, if you say people used to be called "dizzy seven around" this can cause your activities to be really disturbed. Even when you stand or walk, you will feel unbalanced.
The cause itself is often a problem in the ear. As quoted fromWebMD, busually the most frequent cause is:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV occurs when small calcium particles (canal) clump in the inner ear canal, which is responsible for sending signals to the brain about the movement of the head and body related to gravity. He helps you maintain balance.
- Meniere's disease. This is a disorder of the inner ear caused by accumulation of fluid and changes in pressure in the ear. It can cause vertigo along with "nigging" in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss.
- Vestibular Neuritis / Labyrinthitis. This inner ear problem is usually associated with infection (usually due to a virus). This infection causes inflammation in the ears around important nerves to help the body feel balance.
In addition to the three most common causes above, the cause of someone suffering from vertigo that is rare is a head or neck injury, brain problems such as stroke and tumor, certain drugs that cause ear damage, and migraine headaches.
If you are prone to vertigo, there are a number of things you need to know, as quoted Mayo Clinic, that is:
- Beware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can cause you to fall and get a serious injury.
- Sit down immediately when you feel dizzy.
- Use good and bright lights, immediately turn on the lights when you wake up at night.
- Use a stick to walk if you have a high risk of falling.
- You should work closely together with your doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.
Four powerful moves to overcome vertigo
To overcome the "dizzy seven rhythm" sensation that can make you vomit, there are 4 effective "moves" you can do it yourself at home.
Epley Maneuver
If vertigo comes from the ear and left side:
- Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left. Place a pillow under you, so when you lie down, the pillow will rest between your shoulders and not under your head.
- Immediately lie down, head towards the bed (still at a 45 degree angle). The pillow must be under your shoulder. Wait 30 seconds (for each vertigo to stop).
- Turn your head 90 degrees to the right without lifting it. Wait 30 seconds.
- Turn your head and body from the left side to the right side, so you can see the floor. Wait 30 seconds.
- Slowly sit again, but stay on the bed for a few minutes.
Vertigo comes from the right ear, You just have to repeat the instructions that are the same as above. Sit on the bed, turn your head 45 degrees to the right, and continue the instructions. Do this movement three times before going to bed every night, until you don't get dizzy for 24 hours.
Semont Maneuver
For the dizziness you feel from the ear and the left:
- Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
- Lie down immediately to your left side. Wait 30 seconds.
- Immediately move position to the opposite side. Don't change the direction of your head. Keep a 45 degree angle and wait 30 seconds. Look at the floor.
- Return to sit slowly and wait a few minutes.
Do the same movement for the right ear. And again, do this movement 3 times a day to 24 hours and you feel your vertigo is gone.
Foster / Half Somersault Maneuver
Some people claim that this maneuver is easier to do:
- Kneel and look up at the ceiling for a few seconds.
- Touch the floor with your head prostrated, stick your forehead to the floor. Wait 30 seconds for various vertigo to stop.
- Turn your head toward the troubled ear (if you feel dizzy on the left side, turn your face to the left elbow). Wait 30 seconds.
- Raise your head slightly until it is aligned horizontally with your back. Keep your head fixed at a 45 degree angle. Wait 30 seconds.
- Immediately lift your head to the top position, but keep your head facing the shoulder in the same position as the problematic ear. Then, slowly wake up.
You can repeat it several times to reduce dizziness. After the first round, rest for 15 minutes before continuing to the second round.
Follow Up
After doing a number of maneuvers, try not to move your head too far up or down. If you don't feel better for a week after trying the above exercise, talk to your doctor again, and ask what you should do next. You may not do the exercise correctly, or there may be something else that causes your headache.
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