{"id":7390,"date":"2024-08-16T11:16:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T17:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/?p=7390"},"modified":"2024-08-16T11:17:18","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T17:17:18","slug":"when-to-see-an-ent-specialist-for-vertigo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/when-to-see-an-ent-specialist-for-vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"When To See An ENT Specialist For Vertigo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people have experienced that feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness after standing up too quickly or skipping a meal. Vertigo is a similar feeling, though it is usually more persistent. With vertigo, patients have a frequent sensation that the environment around them is spinning in circles, making them feel off-balance and dizzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo is usually a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a condition itself. Depending on the underlying cause, you may experience additional symptoms, including <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/21769-vertigo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nausea and vomiting, hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in the ear, tinnitus, balance issues, motion sickness, headaches and nystagmus (wherein your eyes move from side to side without your control)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity and frequency, vertigo can have a significantly adverse effect on your life. Let\u2019s take a look at a few possible causes and complications of vertigo and when you should see an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist to treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Vertigo?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-head-spinning.jpg\" alt=\"Man with vertigo sitting on the couch, head spinning.\" class=\"wp-image-7393\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-head-spinning.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/alpineent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Man-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-head-spinning-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pinpointing the reason for vertigo can be tricky. A few possible causes of peripheral vertigo include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): Dislodging of calcium deposits in the inner ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease: Excess fluid in the inner ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the inner ear\u2019s labyrinth and vestibular nerve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestibular neuronitis: Infection and inflammation of the vestibular nerve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A few causes of central vertigo include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Migraines: A sudden, severe headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple sclerosis: A chronic disease of the central nervous system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumors: A cancerous or benign collection of tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strokes: A blood supply blockage or blood vessel burst in the brain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Vertigo Affect Your Life?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo often results in <a href=\"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/audiologist\/dizziness-vertigo\/\">falls, physical injuries and disruptions to your daily life<\/a>. If not properly managed, it can hinder your ability to drive, play sports, enjoy relaxing walks around Mehaffey Park and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Manage Vertigo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/alpineent.com\/audiologist\/balance-testing\/\">seek ENT treatment<\/a> if vertigo is disruptive or long-lasting. Vertigo treatment will vary based on its severity and underlying cause. Some causes may go away on their own, while others will require help from an ENT specialist. A few common treatments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medication<\/strong>. Vertigo medication can help in cases where symptoms come on suddenly and for a short duration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exercises<\/strong>. Special stretches, strengthening moves, eye movement control, marching in place and other exercises can help you manage vertigo episodes as they arise. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repositioning<\/strong>. Repositioning exercises can be helpful for BPPV cases wherein dislodged calcium crystals cause dizziness. Your ENT specialist can teach you a series of head movements to move the crystals back into place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases where the underlying cause is serious and requires intervention, your ENT provider may recommend surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo can be challenging, but it doesn\u2019t need to stop you from enjoying your life. Contact Alpine Ear Nose &#038; Throat PC today to discuss your treatment options with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people have experienced that feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness after standing up too quickly or skipping a meal. Vertigo is a similar feeling, though it is usually more persistent. With vertigo, patients have a frequent sensation that the environment around them is spinning in circles, making them feel off-balance and dizzy. 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