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If you feel like you are moving in circles and that everything else is also moving around you along with feelings of dizziness then you may suffer from vertigo. You may also feel like you are falling through the air. Whether these symptoms last for a short time as most vertigo attacks do or not, you should seek the advice of a qualified medical professional. Dizziness is one symptom of vertigo and not all dizziness can be attributed to vertigo. Vertigo can affect both men and women and all age groups. Vertigo can be brought on from ear infections, head trauma, neck trauma, migraines, sinus disorders, Meniere's disease and labyrinthistis. One type of vertigo called Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo can be treated through vestibular rehabilitation. By the use of physical exercises involving the head and by moving the vertigo sufferer from side to side while in a lying down position, relief can be brought about by realigning the calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear. There is even a type of vertigo that can be brought on by bright flashing lights, such as on television, discos, and most commonly with the increased use of computers for gaming, where the bright flashing sequences of lights and computer graphics have brought on vertigo attacks and even seizures in certain people prone to these episodes. Infections of the ear can usually be treated by antibiotics. Any physical damage to the ear such as a puncture or tear will have to be dealt with through surgery. Along with the drugs there are also patches that can be worn to aleviate the symptoms of vertigo. Intravenous injections for some may bring relief. In severe cases surgery on the inner ear to insert a plug may cure the disorder. There are even accupressure points on the body that can be utilized to bring relief to some sufferers in a short period of time. One such position involves placing your hand against your forehead and then pressing with your head against your hand in an effort to try to move it. This has brought relief to some vertigo sufferers. Natural remedies for vertigo include ginger which has been known to bring relief in a short amount of time to some sufferers. The Ginko biloba plant is also effective but takes a considerably longer time to bring relief. It works by increasing blood flow to the brain. Various homeopathic remedies consisting of iodine and bromine have also been shown to help. Poppy seeds, dates and citrus fruit are recommended as part of your diet. A qualified professional such as a chiropractor may be able to realign the neck to help cure the symptoms of vertigo. Vertigo Cures
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