How to prevent or reduce the severity of vertigo episodes?

Question

Hello Doctor,

I am a 30-year-old woman, and I have been experiencing sudden, intense episodes of vertigo that make it impossible to stand or walk properly. These episodes are debilitating, affecting both my work and personal life, and I feel completely helpless.

I have been reading about ménière's disease, and some of the symptoms seem similar to what I am experiencing. I am wondering:

How can I know for sure if this is what I have?
What are the available treatment options for managing the vertigo and other symptoms associated with Ménière's disease?
Is there anything I can do to prevent or reduce the severity of these episodes?

This condition is taking a serious toll on my daily life, and I would really appreciate your guidance on how to manage it.

Kindly help!

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to iCliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Your vertigo episodes may be due to cervical spine issues, lack of exercise, improper sleep, the use of a high pillow, incorrect sleeping posture, or poor sitting posture. Recurrent upper respiratory tract allergies can also contribute to these symptoms.

To diagnose and treat this properly, I recommend the following tests:

Magnetic resonance imaging (to assess the cervical spine).
Vertigo profile.
Complete blood count (CBC).
Random blood sugar levels.
Thyroid function test.
Urine routine test.

Meanwhile, please follow these steps:

Maintain correct posture while sitting and sleeping.
Perform neck, back, and shoulder exercises daily.
Do eye exercises regularly.

Medications you can take:

Cinnarizine – one tablet twice a day.
Cap Neurokind Gold – one capsule per day.

(All for five days)

Please send me a follow-up with your reports after five days, and we will work towards resolving this completely.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.