Vertigo, also called benign positional vertigo, occurs because of changes of position of the person’s head. Spinning or holding the head upside down can cause vertigo. A middle ear infection also can cause vertigo, as can low blood pressure and dehydration, according to Medline Plus. Vertigo home remedies should include ways to prevent injury as well as treating the vertigo and preventing it.
Well-lit Area
The person who tends to experience vertigo needs to improve the lighting in his home, as well as making certain he runs or walks in areas that include adequate lighting, according to MayoClinic.com. This will prevent a person from tripping and falling. The person can add a night light in a bedroom or hallway for night time use. These lights can help the person see better and avoid potential injuries from vertigo-related falls.
Sitting
Sitting in a stable position will protect a person from a fall. Vertigo may come on suddenly, MayoClinic.com says. Rest until the feeling has cleared. Having a chair nearby at all times will help provide a safe place to sit when the vertigo occurs.
Supports for Ambulation
If vertigo continues even after medical treatment from a doctor and seems chronic, the doctor may prescribe a cane for stability while walking, MayoClinic.com says. The cane will provide leverage as well as support when standing. Depending on the age of the person as well as the needed support, the person will need to choose a regular cane, a quad cane or a walker, based upon the doctor’s recommendation. Older people tend to use walkers, which provide the most support for ambulation.
Fluid Intake
Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration that can lead to vertigo occurrences, MayoClinic.com says. Keeping a water bottle available during strenuous exercise also will help. People need to drink when thirsty, because thirst indicates their bodies need the fluids.
Changes of Position
Avoiding quick changes of position will help the person avoid feeling dizzy. Rapid alteration of positions, such as getting up from a chair or a bed too quickly, can induce the feeling of vertigo. The condition, known as postural hypotension, exists when the sudden change of body position causes a steep drop in blood pressure. Moving slower and changing position more slowly will help prevent postural hypotension from occurring.
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