What is Vertigo?

Vertigo generally refers to a feeling of spatial disorientation, feeling that you are spinning or moving, or that the world is spinning around you.

What are the causes of Vertigo?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, a false sensation of spinning. Though it is Benign but disabling for patient and main treatment is repositioning maneuver and reassurance than medications.
Common symptoms

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Imbalance

The Vertigo Clinic at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital checks for disorders of the ear including the vestibular system and nervous system. 

Vertigo clinic diagnoses common conditions which includes

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• Vestibular neuritis (i.e., labyrinthitis)
• Menieres disease
• Cerebellar ataxia syndromes
• Cerebrovascular disorders
• Chronic dizziness
• Migraine-associated dizziness.

Vertigo clinic evaluates on the basis of different tests and maneuvers and may require more than one session. Clearly understanding the symptoms experienced by the patient is one of the first and most crucial steps of the evaluation. 

At the Vertigo clinic, a patient may go through the following procedure

• Detailed case history
• Hearing evaluation
• Clinical examination for vertigo 

Diagnostic test at the Vertigo clinic would include

• Dix-Hallpike test
• Radiology test e.g. CT scan, MRI scan

You will be assessed by Neurologist and ENT Specialist.