Vertigo Demystified: Triggers, Signals, and Simple Remedies
Vertigo is usually a symptom caused by disrupted signals between the inner ear, brain, and eyes. The article covers common triggers—benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibulopathy, vestibular migraines, and inner-ear infections—and associated symptoms like nausea, hearing changes, and balance issues. Treatments depend on the cause: Epley maneuvers for BPPV to reposition inner-ear crystals, vestibular rehab for vestibulopathy, antihistamines for dizziness, antibiotics for infections, and lifestyle or medication adjustments for vestibular migraines. Seek medical care if vertigo comes with hearing or vision loss, facial droop, speech problems, fainting, chest pain, head injury, or seizures, as it can indicate more serious conditions.
