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Ano ang vertigo at lunas nito?

Where Vertigo is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline
Illustration: Where Vertigo is typically felt, shown on a simplified body outline

Short answer

Vertigo is a false feeling of movement, and its treatment depends on the cause, trigger pattern, and accompanying symptoms.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Treatment principle
Match the treatment to the identified cause
Positional treatment
The Epley manoeuvre is used for confirmed positional vertigo
Safety priority
Prevent falls and pause driving until balance returns

What vertigo and its treatment mean

There is no single remedy for every episode. Care may involve a targeted head-position procedure, treatment of an ear disorder or migraine, short-term medicine for severe nausea, balance rehabilitation, or review of a medicine that may be contributing.

Why the symptom pattern guides care

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo often presents as short bursts of spinning after a particular head movement. Meniere's disease can present with episodes accompanied by hearing fluctuation, ear fullness, or ringing. Migraine may present with vertigo and sensitivity to light or sound, sometimes without head pain. Middle ear infection may include imbalance together with ear discomfort, discharge, or fever.

A clinician may examine eye movements, balance, ears, hearing, blood pressure, and the nervous system. The findings determine whether a repositioning manoeuvre is appropriate or another cause needs investigation.

Treatment and self-care options

During spinning, lower yourself onto a stable seat or bed, focus on a fixed object, and move deliberately. Keep walkways clear and use help on stairs. Avoid driving, heights, and machinery while symptoms or imbalance remain. Hydrate with small sips if you feel sick.

For confirmed positional vertigo, a clinician may perform or teach the Epley manoeuvre to move displaced inner-ear particles. The affected side matters, and the procedure may be unsuitable with certain neck, back, eye, or circulation conditions. Medicines that suppress dizziness or nausea may be used briefly in selected cases, but they do not correct every underlying cause and can cause drowsiness.

Persistent imbalance can improve with vestibular rehabilitation, which uses supervised gaze, head, and balance exercises. Ear infection, Meniere's disease, and migraine need cause-specific plans rather than repeated repositioning manoeuvres.

Get help for these warning signs

Seek emergency help when vertigo begins with one-sided weakness or numbness, facial droop, speech trouble, double vision, severe new difficulty walking, fainting, a seizure, chest pain, a sudden intense headache, or vomiting that makes hydration impossible. Do not drive yourself for assessment.

Request same-day care for sudden hearing loss, a recent head injury, or fever with severe ear symptoms. A routine appointment is appropriate for a first unexplained episode, recurring attacks, persistent unsteadiness, or symptoms that began after a medicine change.

Preparing for an assessment

Record the onset, episode length, head movements that trigger spinning, hearing changes, headache symptoms, recent infections, and all medicines. You can ask what diagnosis fits the examination, whether the Epley manoeuvre is safe for you, how prescribed medicine may affect driving, and whether balance therapy would help.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

City

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Can I do the Epley manoeuvre whenever I feel dizzy?

No. It is intended for a particular type and side of positional vertigo, not for every cause of dizziness. A clinician should first confirm the pattern and check whether neck, back, eye, or circulation issues make the movement unsuitable.

Do dizziness medicines cure vertigo?

They may reduce spinning, nausea, or vomiting for a short period in selected cases, but they do not treat every cause. Some can make you sleepy and may interfere with the balance system's recovery, so use them only as directed.

What can I do while waiting for assessment?

Move slowly, sit down as soon as spinning starts, keep pathways well lit, and arrange help with stairs or travel. Avoid unverified manoeuvres and safety-sensitive activities until the cause and your balance are clearer.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.