Vertigo is a symptom rather than a disease. It creates the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning, even when there is no actual movement. Episodes may last for a few seconds, several minutes, or even longer, depending on the underlying cause.
Overview
What is Vertigo?
Why choose us
Why Choose Dr. Satyan Nanda as Your Vertigo Specialist?
Dr. Satyan Nanda provides vertigo consultation and treatment services across Delhi NCR, including Noida, Greater Kailash, Rajouri Garden, and surrounding areas.
Expertise in Vertigo and Balance Disorders
Dr. Nanda has extensive experience in evaluating dizziness, vertigo, and neurological conditions affecting balance and coordination.
Comprehensive Neurological Assessment
Each patient undergoes a detailed evaluation to identify whether symptoms are related to the inner ear, brain, nerves, or other neurological problems.
Accurate Diagnosis
A thorough clinical evaluation with suitable investigations when required helps determine the underlying cause of vertigo.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Treatment depends on the cause, severity of symptoms, frequency of episodes, and individual patient needs.
Patient-Focused Care
All treatment plans are aimed at relieving symptoms, improving balance, minimizing recurrence, and helping patients return to their daily activities safely.
Symptoms
Symptoms That May Require Specialist Evaluation
Persistent or recurring dizziness should not be ignored, especially when accompanied by other neurological symptoms.
Spinning Sensation
Feeling as though you or your surroundings are moving or rotating.
Balance Problems
Difficulty standing, walking, or maintaining stability.
Nausea and Vomiting
Vertigo episodes are often accompanied by nausea or vomiting.
Associated Neurological Symptoms
Vertigo with neurological symptoms requires immediate medical attention.
Types
Understanding the Types of Vertigo
Vertigo can occur due to different inner ear and neurological conditions. Identifying the type of vertigo is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
The most common type of vertigo, caused by displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear that trigger brief episodes of dizziness with head movements.
Vestibular Neuritis
Caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, leading to sudden, severe vertigo, nausea, and balance problems.
Ménière's Disease
An inner ear disorder that causes recurrent vertigo, hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Vestibular Migraine
A type of migraine that causes episodes of vertigo with or without a headache, often triggered by typical migraine factors.
Central Vertigo
Vertigo caused by disorders affecting the brain, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or brainstem and cerebellar conditions.
Diagnosis
Vertigo Diagnosis and Evaluation
Accurate diagnosis is important because dizziness can have multiple causes. Dr. Satyan Nanda performs a comprehensive neurological evaluation to determine the source of symptoms.
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Medical History and Symptom Assessment
Evaluation includes the nature, duration, frequency, triggers, and associated symptoms of dizziness.
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Neurological Examination
Assessment of balance, coordination, eye movements, reflexes, strength, sensation, and gait helps in determining neurological causes.
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Balance and Vestibular Assessment
Specific clinical examinations help evaluate balance function and identify common causes of vertigo.
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Diagnostic Investigations
Imaging and neurological tests may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis or rule out serious conditions.
Treatment
Comprehensive Vertigo Treatment
Treatment depends on the underlying cause, severity of symptoms, and overall neurological evaluation.
Medical Management
Medications may be prescribed to control dizziness, nausea, or treat the underlying neurological condition.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialized balance exercises may be recommended to improve stability and reduce dizziness in selected patients.
Treatment of Underlying Conditions
Management focuses on addressing conditions such as vestibular migraine, stroke, or other neurological disorders contributing to vertigo.
Lifestyle Advice
Patients may receive guidance regarding hydration, activity modification, trigger avoidance, and fall prevention when appropriate.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular follow-up helps assess recovery, monitor symptoms, and modify treatment as needed.
Prevention
Preventing Recurrent Vertigo
Certain measures may help reduce vertigo recurrence.
Staying adequately hydrated
Avoiding sudden head movements when symptomatic
Following prescribed treatment plans
Attending regular neurological follow-up
Maintaining good balance and physical activity where appropriate
Managing migraine triggers if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Is vertigo the same as dizziness?
No. Dizziness is a broad term, while vertigo specifically refers to the sensation of spinning or movement when there’s no actual movement.
Can vertigo be caused by neurological conditions?
Yes. Although many cases originate from the inner ear, vertigo can also result from stroke, vestibular migraine, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.
When should I consult a neurologist for vertigo?
You should consult a neurologist if vertigo is severe, recurrent, associated with balance problems, or accompanied by symptoms such as weakness, double vision, speech difficulty, or severe headache.
Is vertigo treatable?
Yes. Treatment will vary based on the underlying cause and may involve medications, vestibular rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, or management of the neurological condition causing the symptoms.
Can vertigo come back after treatment?
Certain forms of vertigo can recur. Regular follow-up and appropriate management of the underlying cause can help reduce future episodes.
Vertigo Diagnosis and Evaluation
Accurate diagnosis is important because dizziness can have multiple causes. Dr. Satyan Nanda performs a comprehensive neurological evaluation to determine the source of symptoms.