Considerations for Vertigo Treatment

Precautions for vertigo treatment vary according to the cause. Vertigo may be caused by Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuronitis, transient ischemic attack, etc., and requires medication, surgery, rehabilitation, and other treatments. 1. Meniere’s disease: Meniere’s disease can cause vertigo. Medications to improve circulation in the inner ear, such as betahistine and ginkgo biloba tablets, can be used under a doctor’s supervision. For patients with frequent episodes of vertigo, vestibular neurectomy, labyrinthectomy and other treatments can be taken. 2. Vestibular neuronitis: patients with vestibular neuronitis will experience sudden onset of vertigo, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions with antihistamines such as phenylephrine and cetirizine, as well as anticholinergic drugs, such as scopolamine and so on. In addition, patients can usually perform gaze function training, up and down the stairs or throwing a ball and other motor function training. 3. Transient ischemic attack: patients with transient ischemic attack will have dizziness and other symptoms, patients need to use anti-platelet aggregation drugs under the guidance of the doctor, such as aspirin, clopidogrel and so on. For patients with severe transient ischemic attacks, arterial angioplasty can be used for treatment. When patients experience vertigo, they need to seek timely medical attention to clarify the cause of the disease, and the doctor will take appropriate measures to treat the cause of the disease.