subject: What Are the Symptoms and Treatments of Vertigo? [print this page] Vertigo is an illness, in which the person feels extremely dizzy. The dizziness increases to such an extent that one may feel as if objects and the surroundings around them are moving. Both "vertigo" and "dizziness" are considered to be the same by lay people, but there is a difference. Even though anyone who has vertigo feels dizzy, not everyone who feels dizzy has vertigo.
It becomes difficult to distinguish between the actualities of what is happening in the environment, as even when it is still it is mistaken to be moving.
This is the most fundamental symptom of this illness that causes one to have the sensation that the surroundings are in motion. This often leads to a loss of balance, or difficulty in maintaining it, as everything seems to be spinning at a high pace. Such a person would hardly be able to walk or stand properly, without losing balance or getting close to falling over. This causes great difficulty in activities related to daily life.
Some people may get just so used to having everything around them in motion, that they wouldn't be able to distinguish the dissimilarity anymore. Vertigo also causes nausea and vomiting in a person, combined with earache and blurred vision.
It is important to be aware of the symptoms and their intensity so that you can immediately take steps in their alleviation. If treatment is not taken early, it may complicate the problem and make it harder for the person to deal with it.
The doctor may at times first prefer administering a CT scan for the patient to make sure if there are any abnormal activities in the brain taking place, causing vertigo. Once this doubt has been cleared, he or she may then prescribe a few pills to be taken. In case the individual has Meniere's disease, which is related to the inner ear and one of the major causes of vertigo, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics for treatment.
Another way of alleviating the symptoms is engaging in regular exercise, as this is one highly effective way of bring back one's sense of balance.
