Peripheral vertigo is the more common of the two types of vertigo disease categories. The other, central vertigo, refers to episodes that spring from sources in the central nervous system. Peripheral vertigo is focused on the vestibular system including the inner ear and vestibular nerve that sends information between the ear and the brain regarding balance and spatial orientation.
We’re going to take a look at five types of peripheral vertigo diseases. By comparing the symptoms that accompany vertigo, it makes it easier to determine the underlying cause of vertigo.
Let’s consider 5 peripheral vertigo causes as well as a natural way that many people are finding significant relief without having to resort to pills or invasive surgeries.
This is the most common type of vertigo. It tends to be a catch-all when a physician doesn’t understand the underlying cause of vertigo. In fact, there are really only two things that qualify vertigo as a symptom of BPPV. They are:
This is a comparatively rare vestibular condition that causes symptom flare-ups followed by long periods of being virtually symptom-free. There are four primary symptoms of Meniere’s disease.
This severe type of vertigo is caused when the vestibular nerve becomes inflamed. Sometimes this occurs at the end of a virus like the flu. The following symptoms may occur:
This refers to a tumor that affects the ear. It is non-cancerous but can affect the brain’s ability to receive signals from the ear properly. As a result, this condition starts out as a form of peripheral vertigo but can cross over into central vertigo. The primary symptoms of an acoustic neuroma include:
As a result of the similar symptoms, a doctor may choose to run tests to rule out an acoustic neuroma before diagnosing a patient with Meniere’s disease.
Labyrinthitis is similar to vestibular neuritis in that inflammation is involved. However, in this type, the inflammation is located in the labyrinth or inner ear. Again, the cause can be a viral infection like a cold or the flu. Symptoms include:
Labyrinthitis is often easy to distinguish from an acoustic neuroma because the patient is either presently sick or was recently ill. Vertigo and other symptoms should clear up within a week or two of the underlying cause.
There is a form of natural care that is bringing hope to many patients who suffer from recurring vertigo that has been unexplained or that is related to Meniere’s disease or positional vertigo. It is no coincidence that vertigo and other symptoms often begin in the months or even years following an accident or injury. The neck plays a vital role in how the body perceives balance and spatial orientation. In what ways?
If you are suffering from one of these types of vertigo, especially if you have a history of head or neck trauma, contact an upper cervical chiropractor today. You may find that this common problem is significantly improved with upper cervical chiropractic care.
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