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Meniere's disease basically results from an increase in the pressure of fluid in the inner ear. Goal of therapy is to prevent attacks of vertigo & provide symptomatic relief during the acute attacks.
Dietary recommendations:
Salt restricted diet
Avoid caffeine, tobacco, chocolate & alcohol ( esp. Red wine & beer)
Medical treatment:
Betahistine is usually given for 3-6 months to prevent an attack of vertigo & labyrinthine sedatives are given during an acute attack.
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Dietary recommendations:
Salt restricted diet
Avoid caffeine, tobacco, chocolate & alcohol ( esp. Red wine & beer)
Medical treatment:
Betahistine is usually given for 3-6 months to prevent an attack of vertigo & labyrinthine sedatives are given during an acute attack.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Lucknow
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ENT Specialist•Bangalore
You would have had SOM (secretory otitis media) Fluid must have got collected behind the ear drum for which that procedure must have been done. They would have inserted a drainage tube (called a grommet) into the ear which gets expelled on its own after some weeks. The tinnitus & vertigo that you have is not on account of the minor surgery that you have undergone. The inner ear is responsible for the two symptoms of tinnitus & vertigo. Are you a hypertensive or diabetic? The PTA is normal which ...more
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Your problem is not a serious problem--if you make lifestyle changes as follows----when getting up in morning --slowly sit ---pray for 5 minutes ---stand and walk as in a slow motion film --for some time --------don't tilt head to left or right or up and down quickly ---all in slow motion mobileavoid stooping ; quick climbing of staircase ; going in lifts etc .-------- don't travel in vehicles on side seat with air pushing in ear -------; and don't watch moving objects ---especially when you are...more
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ENT Specialist•Jaipur
Hello lybrate-user. Your vertigo first needs to be classified and categorized. Depending upon the cause and diagnosis, a lot of physical maneuvers could help you get rid off your dependence on drugs. It would also give you a long term relief. Let us know if we can help you.
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ENT Specialist•Jaipur
Hello lybrate-user, hope you are safe. Yes, it is safe to take verbet 16 regularly if there no other co-morbiditiee and a good renal function. I am sure you docote would have taken all the factors into consideration before prescribing verbet. Incase you wish to get a second opinion for the diagnosis and management of your father's vertigo, you can always reach out to us for a thorough consultation. Vertigo is a very nagging symptom and needs accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Govt bans 344 drugs, including phensedyl, corex
Sr. No. Product name (irrational fdc)
1 aceclofenac + paracetamol + rabeprazole
2 nimesulide + diclofenac
3 nimesulide + cetirizine + caffeine
4 nimesulide + tizanidine
5 paracetamol + cetirizine + caffeine
6 diclofenac + tramadol + chlorzoxazone
7 dicyclomine + paracetamol + domperidone
8 nimesulide + paracetamol
9 paracetamol + phenylephrine + caffeine
10 diclofenac+ tramadol + paracetamol
11 diclo...more
Sr. No. Product name (irrational fdc)
1 aceclofenac + paracetamol + rabeprazole
2 nimesulide + diclofenac
3 nimesulide + cetirizine + caffeine
4 nimesulide + tizanidine
5 paracetamol + cetirizine + caffeine
6 diclofenac + tramadol + chlorzoxazone
7 dicyclomine + paracetamol + domperidone
8 nimesulide + paracetamol
9 paracetamol + phenylephrine + caffeine
10 diclofenac+ tramadol + paracetamol
11 diclo...more
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