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Vertigo Research Paper

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Care Services and Vertigo

According to ENT Today, 70 percent of seniors over 65-years old experience bouts of vertigo. When a person has vertigo, they have the feeling of their body moving when it isn't. This is typically described as a spinning, tilting, swaying, or pull in a single direction. While people of all ages experience vertigo, it is especially dangerous for seniors because of the increased risk of falls.

The most common form of vertigo according to WebMD is known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This particular vertigo includes sudden and short incidents brought on by sudden head movement such as standing from a chair or rolling over in bed. It typically last from 15 seconds to a minute and is not serious.

While BPPV may be the most common, Dr. Herman Jenkins, Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Health Science Center warns, "It can be many things in the elderly, from loss of function from a viral infection to dislodged crystals in the ear." Since vertigo may be caused by decreased blood flow to the base of the brain, blood clots, …show more content…

They should not be done without medical advice, but once prescribed and taught they are often successful at solving vertigo issues. Home care service providers can assist your loved on in these exercises.

There are also foods that may be helpful in relieving the symptoms of vertigo. Vitamin D has been found to be especially helpful. In fact, doctors may check to see if your loved one has a vitamin D deficiency.

There are a number of herbs that may also be helpful, including ginger, ginkgo balboa, and coriander. Many people also find relief through alternative medicines such as acupuncture. Since vertigo may be caused by a lack of blood to the brain, it is important that habits which may restrict circulation be avoided. These include tobacco, caffeine, and

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