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🎯 TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Main trap: Vestibular suppressants (antihistamines, benzodiazepines, anticholinergics) provide SHORT-TERM relief but PREVENT the brain’s natural healing process (central compensation) 72-hour rule: Suppressants appropriate ONLY…Read more
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BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): Seconds-long spinning triggered by specific head movements, caused by loose crystals in the inner ear. Treatable with Epley Maneuver (success rate 80-90%). Vestibular Neuritis: Viral…Read more
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The problem: Motion sickness = sensory mismatch (inner ear, eyes, body position disagree)—brain interprets as “toxin” → triggers vomiting center The 5-minute hack: Daily vestibular habituation (gaze stabilization X1, head…Read more
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TL;DR – Vertigo or Stroke: The HINTS Exam Explained Vertigo or stroke HINTS exam? The 60-second HINTS exam (Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew) is more accurate than MRI scans…Read more

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Dr Prateek Porwal in NESCON 2022 Conference at AIIMS New Delhi India   Won 2nd Prize in Paper Presentation under Junior Consultant Category at AIIMS New Delhi 2022   Presenting…Read more

Updated: 11 months ago

Glimpse of NESCON 2023 Conference at Jaipur India   Presented on Role of High Frequency Head Shake Test for Vertigo Patients   Also presented my experience with Anterior Canal BPPV….Read more

Updated: 11 months ago

Famous People with Vertigo: How Celebrities Cope with This Disorienting Condition   Vertigo, the unsettling sensation of spinning or that the world around you is spinning, can strike anyone at…Read more

Updated: 2 years ago

What is Vertigo? Understanding the Spinning Sensation   Vertigo is a term that many people have heard, but not everyone fully understands what it means or how it feels. If…Read more

Updated: 2 years ago

Latest Research on Vertigo and Travel During 2024-2025 Recent research has provided new insights into how vertigo affects travelers and what management strategies work best. Here are the key findings…Read more

Updated: 3 weeks ago

The History of Vertigo: From Ancient Times to Modern Understanding Vertigo, the unsettling sensation of spinning or that the world around you is spinning, has puzzled and frightened people for…Read more

Updated: 2 years ago

Vertigo Statistics: Understanding the Prevalence and Impact   Vertigo, a sensation of spinning or dizziness, is a common symptom that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is often associated…Read more

Updated: 2 years ago

6 Myths and Facts About Vertigo: Debunking Common Misconceptions Image Source: Canva Vertigo, a sensation of spinning or dizziness, is a symptom that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its…Read more

Updated: 2 years ago