Patient's question:
My wife previously didn't experience any symptoms of dizziness again, but recently she has frequently had episodes of vertigo. It happens whenever she feels like it, and she describes it as being like riding a roller coaster, feeling like the world is spinning around. But it improves after a while. What are the causes of vertigo? How can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause dizziness and vertigo symptoms. The most common causes are usually cervical spondylosis, inner ear vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), insufficient blood supply to the brain, or cerebral vasospasm. It is necessary to see an otolaryngologist and a neurologist promptly for examination and diagnosis. In most cases, treatment can be implemented through oral cetirizine tablets and flunarizine hydrochloride capsules. In cases of BPPV, treatment needs to be performed through manual repositioning.