Vertigo & Balance Treatment in Ahmedabad
Understand vertigo
What happens in vertigo — step by step
A simple, step-by-step look at how balance works, the common causes of vertigo and how it is treated.
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What is vertigo
Common causes
Care
What it is
What is vertigo?
Vertigo is a false feeling of spinning or movement. It is different from feeling light-headed or faint. Many people also feel unsteady, nauseous or have trouble walking straight during an attack.
The most common cause is a problem in the balance organ of the inner ear, such as BPPV (vertigo on turning the head or lying down). Sometimes vertigo is caused by migraine, low blood pressure or a problem in the brain, such as a stroke.
Common causes of vertigo
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BPPV
Brief spinning when lying down, turning in bed or looking up, caused by loose crystals in the inner ear.
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Vestibular neuritis
Inflammation of the balance nerve causing sudden vertigo that can last for days.
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Migraine-related vertigo
Spells of dizziness or vertigo in people with migraine, with or without headache.
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Ménière's disease
Attacks of vertigo with ringing, a full feeling in the ear and reduced hearing.
Common symptoms
Signs you may notice
Symptoms differ from person to person. You may notice one or more of these.
- A spinning feeling, often with head movement
- Unsteadiness or feeling off-balance while walking
- Nausea or vomiting
- Vertigo on lying down, turning in bed or looking up
- Ringing in the ear or reduced hearing
- Feeling light-headed on standing up
- Fear of falling
Not sure if this is what you have? Talk to Dr. Mehta
When to see a neurologist
When to book a consultation
Book a visit if
- 01If vertigo keeps coming back
- 02If dizziness affects work, driving or daily life
- 03If you have had falls or feel unsteady when walking
- 04If vertigo comes with headache or hearing changes
- 05In elderly people with new balance problems
Go to the nearest emergency now if vertigo comes with:
- Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg
- Slurred speech, double vision or a drooping face
- Inability to walk or stand
- A sudden, severe headache
- Fainting or chest pain
Causes and risk factors
Why it happens
Knowing the cause helps choose the right treatment and lower the chance of it happening again.
- BPPV — small crystals displaced in the inner ear
- Inflammation of the balance nerve (vestibular neuritis)
- Migraine-related vertigo
- Ménière's disease
- Low blood pressure or dehydration
- Stroke or other problems in the brain (less common)
How it is diagnosed
Finding the cause
Further tests are advised only when needed, for example when a brain cause is suspected.
Bring to your first visit
It helps Dr. Mehta find the cause faster
- Previous reports, scans and prescriptions
- A list of the medicines you take now
- A phone video of the symptoms, if possible
- A family member who has seen the symptoms
History and examination
Dr. Mehta asks what the dizziness feels like, how long it lasts and what brings it on.
Positional tests
Bedside head movements that can show BPPV.
MRI brain
When a brain cause needs to be ruled out.
Hearing tests
When hearing is affected.
How it is treated
Treatment and follow-up
Treatment is planned for each person and reviewed at every visit — step by step, with each option explained clearly.
Step 01
Repositioning manoeuvres
For BPPV, specific head movements done in the clinic can move the crystals back into place.
Step 02
Medicines
Short-term medicines can ease nausea and spinning during an attack. Long-term use is usually avoided.
Reviewed at
every follow-up
Step 03
Balance exercises
Vestibular exercises help the brain adapt and improve balance over time.
Step 04
Treating the cause
Migraine, blood pressure or other causes are treated, with regular follow-up.
Never stop or change medicines on your own — ask Dr. Mehta first.
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Staying safe at home
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Tip 01
Sit or lie down at once when vertigo starts
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Tip 02
Get up slowly from bed — sit for a minute first
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Tip 03
Keep the home well lit and remove loose rugs
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Tip 04
Avoid driving or heights until vertigo is controlled
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Tip 05
Do your balance exercises regularly as advised
Where to consult
Consult in Ahmedabad or online
Three clinics in Ahmedabad, visiting clinics on fixed days, or consult by video from home. All clinics
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Ahmedabad · Naranpura
Solar Hospital
Binali-B, Opp. Torrent Power Office, Naranpura, Ahmedabad – 380013
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Ahmedabad · Navrangpura
Aartham Multi Super Speciality Hospital
16, Dr Vikram Sarabhai Marg, near Panjarapole Cross Road, L Colony, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad – 380015
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Ahmedabad · Bopal
Lilavati Clinic & Wellness
Shaligram Corporates, B/h Dishman Corporate House, C.J. Road, Ambli, Ahmedabad – 380058
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From home · Anywhere
Online / Video Consultation
Useful for follow-up visits and report reviews.
FAQ
Questions about vertigo
Most vertigo comes from the inner ear and is not dangerous, though it can be very uncomfortable. Vertigo with weakness, speech trouble or double vision needs emergency care.
Some types, such as BPPV, can come back. They can usually be treated again in the same way.
Neck problems are often blamed, but they are not a common cause. A proper check helps find the real cause.
Vertigo tablets are usually for short-term use. Long-term use can slow the recovery of balance. Ask Dr. Mehta before continuing them.
Yes, in many cases. BPPV is often treated with repositioning manoeuvres, and balance exercises help many people.
Dr. Rohan Mehta
Consultant Neurologist · Adult & Child
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