Can vestibular disorders be cured?

There is currently no cure for vestibular disorders, so patients often have to live with the disease for life. However, treatments will limit symptoms, improve quality of life and prevent acute vestibular disorders.

Depending on the cause and symptoms of the disease, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment method. The treatment time depends on the severity of the disease and the patient's ability to respond to the drug.

Current treatment methods are mainly medical treatment and lifestyle changes. Medication must be taken according to the instructions of a neurologist. It is a disease that is very easy to relapse, so medication is used to treat both the symptoms of acute attacks and to minimize the recurrence of acute attacks.

Vestibular disorder is a quite dangerous disease, not only causing difficulties in the patient's daily life but also can lead to dangerous complications:prone to depressionprone to fallingIncreased risk of stroke, accident...

1. What medicine treats vestibular disorders?

Some of the following drugs are commonly used in the treatment of vestibular disorders:

- Themedicinetreatmentdizzy:Acetyl leucine (tanganil), flunarizine (sibelium), cinnarizine (stugeron)... These drugs treat symptoms of tinnitus, dizziness, nausea...

- Anti-nausea drugs:Domperidol (motilium, mutecium), metoclopramide, antihistamines (scopolamine, dimenhydrinate or promethazine)... have the effect of improving nausea and dizziness but cause drowsiness, fatigue, digestive disorders... To limit these side effects, take the medicine after a full meal.

- Supportive drugsstrengthencerebral circulationlike:Supportive drugs such as magnesium B6, piracetam, ginkgo biloba, almitrin-raubasin, betahistine... have the effect of increasing blood flow to the brain, helping to reduce dizziness and vertigo.

-Medicinecalcium channel blocker:For example, flunarizine in this group of drugs has the effect of reducing symptoms of migraine, dizziness, and cerebral circulatory insufficiency. The drug has side effects such as causing drowsiness, digestive disorders, and increasing the risk of depression. Furthermore, the drug also affects the nervous system and increases symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.

- Benzodiazepines group:It is a group of sedatives that reduce anxiety, help calm and stabilize the mind and support sleep. This will help reduce dizziness and lightheadedness. The drug should only be used in the first days of treatment, not for a long time because of the risk of drug dependence.

Note when taking medicine:

- Patients need to persistently take the medication for the full duration (may be extended) as prescribed by the doctor, and not stop taking the medication on their own when symptoms improve.

- Regular check-ups are very important, they will help your doctor assess your condition or adjust your medication when necessary.

- In addition to taking medication, patients also need to follow the doctor's instructions on diet, exercise, daily activities... to increase treatment effectiveness and reduce the risk of recurrence.

2. Treatment support measures

In the treatment of vestibular disorders, in addition to medications to reduce symptoms, patients need to practice a healthy lifestyle, which is also a very important measure in supporting treatment:

- Exercising at a level appropriate to your health condition will help patients improve their health and support the recovery of the vestibular system. Exercises should be done under the advice of a doctor and should not be overdone.

- Change working posture, especially for office workers.

- Maintain a healthy diet: Avoid consuming foods that are too salty or sweet; limit the use of alcoholic beverages, caffeine...

- Quit active and passive smoking: Nicotine in cigarettes will cause the risk of atherosclerosis, reduce blood flow to the inner ear and cause vestibular disorders./.