{"id":3488,"date":"2025-02-14T18:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T23:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=3488"},"modified":"2025-02-14T18:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T23:24:25","slug":"causes-and-treatment-of-vertigo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/causes-and-treatment-of-vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Treatment of Vertigo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s an odd sensation when you\u2019re standing still, and the room feels like it\u2019s moving. If this happens regularly, you may be experiencing vertigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo is one of the most common causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/balance\/dizziness-balance\/\">dizziness<\/a> and is often the result of an issue with the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-vertigo\">What Causes Vertigo<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-feeling-dizzy.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with vertigo sitting on the couch feeling dizzy.\" class=\"wp-image-3491\" style=\"width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-feeling-dizzy.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-feeling-dizzy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Woman-with-vertigo-sitting-on-the-couch-feeling-dizzy-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When this condition is caused by a problem in the inner ear, it is known as peripheral vertigo. There are several conditions that result in peripheral vertigo, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, which occurs when calcium deposits within the inner ear are displaced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labyrinthitis, or inflammation of parts of the inner ear due to infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, a condition where there is excess fluid in the inner ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestibular neuronitis, which is the result of a viral infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Less common is central vertigo, which is the result of an issue in the brain, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Migraines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple sclerosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-vertigo-is-treated\">How Vertigo Is Treated<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Our team at <span class=\"company-name \">Augusta &#8211; Aiken ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> will recommend a personalized treatment plan to help with vertigo. The first step is determining <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/balance\/diagnostic-balance-testing\/\">what is causing your symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your specific needs, our team may recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repositioning maneuvers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertigo exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In rare cases, surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent or severe instances of vertigo can make you feel off balance, but our team at <span class=\"company-name \">Augusta &#8211; Aiken ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> is here to help. Make an appointment today to get started with a customized treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/understanding-the-emotional-impact-of-tinnitus-and-how-to-cope\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding the Emotional Impact of Tinnitus and How to Cope\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-fix-common-hearing-aid-issues\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Fix Common Hearing Aid Issues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-loss-causes-loneliness-isolation-among-seniors\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Loss Causes Loneliness &#038; Isolation Among Seniors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s an odd sensation when you\u2019re standing still, and the room feels like it\u2019s moving. If this happens regularly, you may be experiencing vertigo. Vertigo is one of the most common causes of dizziness and is often the result of an issue with the inner ear. 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