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My father got vertigo last 5 6 years.. when its happen he got spinning sensation whenever move his neck.. he has neck spondylitis .. for this vertigo issue he has problem with balancing also not comfortable when he walking in dark.. dont understand what to do.. can anyone plz help me..
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Vertigo problem this long need further evaluation and rehabilitation for your father to gain back balance
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This can be bilateral peripheral vestibulopathy or age related vestibulopathy.
Needs evaluation and proper Vestibular and balance rehabilitation.
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avoiding falls is important at this age.
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have a small light in his room
let the floor be smooth and remove things that may obstruct his way.
can have a walking stick to prevent fall
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Get it Checked with ent surgeon
Meanwhile if fathers age is above 60 and your father is having any other illness like diabetes or hypertension any past cardiac history or stroke need to do a immediate ECG , MRI brain screening rule out other pathologies and proceed with vertigo due to peripheral causes management
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Dnt ignore such symptoms
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