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63 yrs old female with vertigo

2017-08-07 09:51:31
My 63yr old mother has been diagnosed with vertigo. She's been given certain exercises and asked to take Stematil MD on SOS basis. She's however being unable to lead normal life with increasing bouts of vertigo. She is having one almost every week. Is there a way to cure or help her?
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Vertigo is common in elderly people. A complete examination is needed including ear , head and neck etc. A common condition called Benign Positional vertigo is also possible.
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take adequate rest low salt diet.

Answered2017-08-07 13:20:42

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