Vertigo and dizziness treatment in Bangalore

Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning. The most common cause is BPPV, a problem of tiny crystals in the inner ear, and it can often be corrected in a single visit with a repositioning manoeuvre.

Common causes

An ENT examination separates inner-ear causes from other causes of dizziness.

• BPPV (positional vertigo)
• Vestibular neuritis and Meniere's disease
• Vestibular migraine
• Ear infection or fluid behind the eardrum

How it is treated

After a bedside balance and eye-movement examination, BPPV is treated with the Epley or related canal repositioning manoeuvres. Other causes are managed with medicines, vestibular exercises and treatment of the underlying ear or sinus problem.

When to seek urgent care

Go to an emergency department if dizziness comes with weakness, slurred speech, double vision, severe headache or loss of consciousness. These can be signs of stroke.

Frequently asked questions

Can BPPV be cured in one visit?

Often yes. A repositioning manoeuvre frequently resolves BPPV in one to three sessions, though it can recur.

Do I need an MRI for vertigo?

Not always. Most positional vertigo is diagnosed by examination. Imaging is used when the history or findings suggest another cause.

Which doctor treats vertigo?

An ENT specialist usually evaluates vertigo first, as most cases come from the inner ear.