Sudden, severe vertigoDifficulty balancing or walkingDizzinessNausea and vomiting
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)Antivert (meclizine)Phenergan (promethazine hydrochloride)Ativan (lorazepam)Valium (diazepam)
Vestibular Physical Therapy
If you’ve been experiencing symptoms like dizziness for longer than a few weeks, your doctor may recommend that you start a balance rehabilitation program. These exercises can help your brain adjust to any lingering changes in balance. Some examples of exercises may include:
Shifting your body weight from side to side or front to back while standingFocusing your eyes on an object while turning your head from side to sideFocusing your eyes on a distant target while walking toward it and taking occasional glances at the floor
Prevention of Vestibular Neuritis
VeDA is a nonprofit organization that seeks to educate the public about vestibular disorders and connect patients with doctors who can diagnose and treat the conditions. Additional reporting by Ingrid Strauch.
