Question 1

does vertigo ever go away by itself?

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Variable timeframe: Some vertigo spontaneously goes away and other types of vertigo may take awhile to improve as your body adapts.  Unfortunately, there are some patients who may experience very little improvement over a significant amount of time.  If you continue to have persistent vertigo  you should see your pcp and you may be referred to either an ear, nose, & throat doctor, a neurologist or both of them.

Question 2

will vertigo ever go away permanently after its been treated ?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes Yes: But sometimes "no."really depends on what is lending to the vertigo in the first place.

Question 3

does peripheral vertigo ever go away?

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Yes generally but: It depends on the cause.  The most common form is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo which is often caused by a virus.  Of course, there are other causes such as meniere's disease or trauma that are more difficult to treat.

Question 4

when will my vertigo go away?

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Depends on the cause: There are many causes of vertigo, some are reversible and others are not.

Question 5

do symptoms like vertigo go away quickly?

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Depends on cause: Vertigo due to a passing viral infection should pass quickly.  Vertigo due to an acoustic neuroma (a non-cancerous tumor) can be chronic (always present).  There are many causes of vertigo, and the answer depends on the underlying reason for it.

Question 6

i've had vertigo for the past 4 weeks and it won't go away! how long should this last?

Accepted Answer

Vertiogo: True vertigo is a balance disorder, not to be confused with dizziness which may or may not be tru vertigo. A thorough work up by an ENT including electronystagmogram   should help with the diagnosis.

Question 7

how long does it take vertigo to go away and ways to make me feel better. i have an exam tomorrow!?

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See below: It usually takes several days to completely disappear.  Antivert (meclizine) is prescribed often, but studies show that it's not that effective.

Question 8

why won't my mother's vertigo go away?

Accepted Answer

Get diagnosis: Vertigo can be caused from many conditions, including reactions to medications, use of drugs or alcohol, nutritional factors, vitamin deficiencies, inner ear problems, central brain problems.  A variety of treatments focus on the patients diagnosis.

Question 9

for how long does it take for benign positional vertigo to go away?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: With proper head exercises or physical therapy, the symptoms of BPPV can be relieved in days to several weeks.

Question 10

i get vertigo when i wake in the morning and it takes hours to go away. it is sometimes followed by a headache that lasts for days.

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: This doesn't sound good do u know difference between vertigo- drunk sensation and light headed. You need medical checkup on blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. Vertigo can be central nervous system represent pre stroke , inner ear, or problem in brain. Peripheral has numerous causes, including cardiac arrhythmia. So is it cardiovascular, metabolic, or balance system. See a doctor for diagnosis.

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