Feeling unbalanced? Management of vertigo and Meniere’s disease

K. D. Komape, C. Ngomana, M. J. Luvhimbi, L. L. Mnukwa, E. Bronkhorst*

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Abstract

Vertigo is defined as a condition whereby a sensation of spinning is experienced and can be accompanied by other symptoms like feeling weak or experiencing a loss of balance. Vertigo may be induced by drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants and antihypertensives. Other causes of vertigo can include advanced age and the presence of several diseases. There are various types of vertigo namely: acute unilateral vestibulopathy, benign paroxysmal postural vertigo, central vertigo and functional dizziness. Vertigo has multiple treatment approaches which can be divided into pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments including lifestyle modifications, trigger management, surgery, and medical devices. In terms of the management of Meniere's disease symptoms, betahistine remains the first-line agent due to its good tolerability and efficacy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-38
Number of pages6
JournalSA Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume91
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2024

Keywords

  • BPPV
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Vertigo
  • aetiology
  • dizziness
  • vestibular

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