Vertigo Specialist in Hyderabad

If you are dealing with dizziness, balance issues, or the sensation of spinning, our Vertigo Specialist in Hyderabad at Asian ENT Care Centre offers personalized diagnosis and treatment plans to help you regain balance and improve your quality of life.

What is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a type of dizziness where you feel as if either you or your surroundings are moving or spinning, even when stationary. It is commonly caused by disturbances in the inner ear or brain structures responsible for balance.

Common Causes of Vertigo

1. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A common cause of vertigo where tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and affect balance.
2. Acute Vestibular Neuronitis or Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the inner ear or vestibular nerve, often due to viral infections, affecting balance and causing dizziness.
3. Ménière’s Disease: A condition characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
4. Migraine-Related Vertigo: Vertigo occurring as part of a migraine episode.
5. Anxiety Disorders: Psychological conditions that can lead to dizziness or vertigo-like symptoms.

Less common causes include:

• Vertebrobasilar Ischemia: Insufficient blood flow to the brain, particularly affecting areas that control balance.
• Retrocochlear Tumors: Tumors affecting the nerve pathways responsible for balance and hearing.

Diagnosis of Vertigo

At Asian ENT Care Centre, accurate diagnosis is the first step in determining the appropriate treatment for vertigo. We use the following advanced diagnostic tests:

• Cochleovestibular Tests: These tests assess the function of the inner ear and balance organs.
• Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Used to assess hearing and determine if the issue is related to the auditory system.
• Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP): A test that evaluates the vestibular system, which controls balance.
• Videonystagmography (VNG): A test to measure eye movements and diagnose balance disorders.
• Radiology: CT scans or MRI scans may be recommended to rule out structural causes such as tumors or other brain-related issues.

Treatment for Vertigo

Treatment for vertigo depends on its underlying cause. Some common treatment options include:

• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers: For BPPV, specific head movements can help relocate displaced crystals in the inner ear.
• Medications: Antihistamines, anti-nausea medications, or corticosteroids may be prescribed to treat the underlying cause of vertigo or manage symptoms.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): A specialized form of physical therapy designed to help patients improve balance and reduce dizziness.
• Surgical Interventions: In rare cases, surgery may be needed to treat conditions like Ménière’s disease or vestibular tumors.