Vestibular disorder is a common syndrome, in many cases there are many dangerous complications such as injury or stroke, etc. If the patient is not examined promptly and diagnosed promptly, it can cause dangerous harm to health. So, is vestibular disorder dangerous? Let’s read the article below to find the most suitable treatment plan!
What is vestibular disorder? Cause of the disease
Vestibular disorder is a medical condition that causes postural imbalance due to damage related to the vestibular system. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and brain and has the function of maintaining balance and maintaining posture. Thanks to that, we ensure coordinated movements of the whole body, eyes and head.
Typical symptoms that appear when vestibular disorders are dizziness and loss of balance. These symptoms are often repeated and will affect the patient’s daily life.
Moreover, vestibular disorder is not a secondary disease but is also a consequence of other diseases. Includes:
Due to cerebral ischemia, this will lead to reduced blood supply to the vestibular organs;
Damage to the 8th nerve such as 8th nerve tumor, viral 8th neuritis, etc.
Ear damage: Such as inflammation of the inner ear or middle ear caused by bacteria or viruses, Meniere’s disease, etc. or drug-induced ototoxicity.
Cerebral vascular abnormalities, brain tumors, after stroke,..
Due to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney failure, etc.
Stroke: Vestibular disorders if not treated promptly can lead to the risk of stroke and ischemic stroke.
Causes of vestibular disorders
How many vestibular disorders are there? type?
Vestibular disorders occur in all ages but are most common in the elderly. Nowadays, with pressure from work and life, vestibular disorders tend to gradually rejuvenate.
There are 2 types of baskets.Common vestibular disorders are peripheral vestibular disorders and central vestibular disorders:
Peripheral vestibular disorders: Common causes are vestibular neuritis (such as shingles virus, chickenpox, mumps), metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, azotemia, hypothyroidism,..), side effects of drugs (streptomycin, gentamycin,..), alcohol, drugs.
Central vestibular disorders: Common causes due to vertebral circulatory insufficiency, hypotension when wrong posture, multiple sclerosis, cerebellar tumors, trauma, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, etc.
Is vestibular disorder dangerous?
Vestibular disorder can only appear for a few days or it can last for a few days and recur many times. This condition not only affects the patient’s life and work, but also causes other dangerous complications. Furthermore, vestibular disorders can cause many dangerous complications such as:
Disorder when feelings of anxiety or depression are caused. Symptoms of vestibular disorders include dizziness, nausea, loss of balance, etc.
Injury: Patients may fall when they lose balance and have difficulty walking. Falls lead to unwanted injuries, especially when participating in traffic, waking up late at night, or working at heights.
Dangerous complications of vestibular disorders causing stroke
Non-drug treatment (can be applied at home)
This is a specialized treatment method to reduce the consequences of vestibular disorders. Furthermore, this therapy is often prescribed for patients whose dizziness increases when moving around, especially changing the position of the head. In addition, dizziness when in stimulating environmentsvisual pleasures such as shopping malls, movie theaters or watching TV.
Normally, this treatment method often applies some exercises to the head, arms, and legs. The goal of the exercise is through repetition of specific movements or visual stimuli that cause dizziness in the patient with reduced intensity.
Breathe slowly: Every beat is 4 – 6 seconds, relax your body before starting. Then, gently shrug your shoulders and rotate a few times.
Shaking, eyes closed: Perform the head shaking & eyes closing exercise about 10 times in 10 seconds. Repeat twice a day.
Nodding and closing eyes: Perform the nodding exercise with eyes closed, 10 times in 10 seconds, Repeat 2 times in each cycle.
Treatment using medication (as prescribed by your doctor)
The use of drugs in the treatment of vestibular disorders will depend on whether the patient’s condition is in the acute or chronic stage. With the acute phase, priority should be given to drugs that treat symptoms such as reducing dizziness and nausea. On the contrary, in the chronic phase, vestibular rehabilitation therapies are preferred over medication.
Pay attention to your daily diet
Can vestibular disorders be cured? no?
Vestibular disorders can be cured and prevented from recurring many times. If the patient carries out correct treatment in a positive direction. Patients should not arbitrarily buy self-medication because it can cause adverse health effects. Therefore, patients need to seek advice from a doctor about vestibular disorders.
In addition to using medication, patients should regularly and gently exercise the cervical vertebrae to help circulate blood and reduce anemia to the brain. In case an elderly person experiences dizziness, accompanied by a sudden headache, high fever, etc., they should see a doctor because it can be negatively affected by vestibular disorders. Furthermore, patients should undergo chronic treatment that causes vestibular disorders such as low blood pressure, hypertension, increased blood sugar, etc. according to the doctor’s instructions.
To treat vestibular disorders, it is necessary to pay attention to some abstinence in diet but not too degenerative to avoid malnutrition. Elderly people with illnesses should not abuse alcohol and should drink enough water every day. Moreover, older people also need itn bathe with warm water in an airtight chamber, keeping your body warm in the cold winter. Besides, patients need to exercise regularly, preferably walking every day for about 60 minutes, avoid sitting for too long in one position without changing posture.
Above is all the information about whether vestibular disorder is dangerous. Hope this article will provide you with the necessary information. If you have any questions, please contact us via Fanpage or come directly to the dentist for thorough and detailed advice.
