Vertigo Lab
The word “vertigo” is derived from the Latin word “verto,” meaning “to revolve.” Vertigo is a false sense of motion, spinning, or feeling of imbalance. Our specialized Vertigo Lab at Nikhil Hospitals provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients experiencing vertigo and balance disorders using cutting-edge technology and evidence-based approaches.
Understanding Vertigo
Vertigo is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying disorder. Patients often describe it as dizziness, imbalance, light-headedness, or “chakkar aana.” It may be accompanied by:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Unsteadiness while walking
- Worsening with head movement
- Difficulty focusing on moving objects
- Headaches
- Changes in hearing or ringing in the ears
- Difficulty with concentration
Symptoms can last from seconds to days and may come and go in intervals.
Services & Procedures
- Videonystagmography (VNG)
- Electronystagmography (ENG)
- Craniocorpography (CCG)
- Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV)
- Computerized Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA)
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)
- Comprehensive Neuro-otological Evaluation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
- Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
- Epley Maneuver
- Semont Maneuver
- Barbeque Maneuver
- Customized Exercise Programs
- Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation
- Medication Management
- Dietary and Lifestyle Modifications
Conditions we treat
Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Caused by displaced calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear
- Meniere’s Disease – Characterized by episodes of hearing loss, fullness in one ear, tinnitus, and vertigo
- Vestibular Neuritis – Inflammation of the vestibular nerve due to viral infection
- Labyrinthitis – Infection affecting both vestibular and cochlear nerves causing vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus
- Perilymph Fistula – Small tear in the inner ear causing fluid to leak into the middle ear
Central Vestibular Disorders
- Vestibular Migraine – Dizziness associated with migraines, often with headache, motion sensitivity, and light/sound sensitivity
- Multiple Sclerosis – Autoimmune disorder affecting nerve signal transmission
- Otolith Disorders – Damage to the utricle and saccule causing disequilibrium
- Vestibular Paroxysmia – Compression of the vestibular nerve
- Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD) – Thinning or damage to the bony part of the labyrinth
- Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) – Continuous rocking sensation after travel
- Acoustic Neuroma/Vestibular Schwannoma – Noncancerous growth on the balance nerve
Facilities and Care
- State-of-the-art Diagnostic Equipment
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation System
- Computerized Assessment Platforms
- Specialized Treatment Rooms
- Comprehensive Evaluation Suite
- Thorough Differential Diagnosis
- Customized Treatment Plans
- Regular Progress Monitoring
- Long-term Management Strategies
- Patient Education and Support
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
Important Information for Patients
- Vertigo is curable with proper diagnosis and treatment
- Long-term use of vertigo-suppressing medications (like Vertin, Stugeron, Meclizine) can be harmful
- Most vertigo conditions can be managed without surgery
- Early intervention leads to better outcomes
- Regular follow-ups are essential for optimal recovery