What Is Dizziness (Vertigo)?
Vertigo is a balance disorder characterised by a sensation that oneself or the surroundings are spinning; it frequently stems from dysfunction of the balance organs in the inner ear. In vertigo assessment in Ankara, Prof. Dr. Ömer Karakoç determines the most suitable treatment path by clarifying whether the complaint is inner-ear related or linked to another system.
Symptoms / Who Is a Candidate
- Sudden-onset spinning-sensation dizziness attacks.
- Brief spinning sensations triggered by a change in head position (lying down, turning).
- Loss of balance accompanied by nausea, vomiting.
- Dizziness accompanied by ringing in the ears or hearing loss.
- Unsteadiness while walking, a sensation of falling.
Diagnostic Methods
Assessment includes a detailed ear examination and special manoeuvres that test the balance system (such as the Dix-Hallpike test). In cases where needed, audiometric tests and advanced balance/imaging tests are used to clarify the cause of the vertigo; this distinction is decisive for treatment planning.
Treatment Process
- Positional Manoeuvres: For BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), the most common type of vertigo caused by displaced crystals in the inner ear, special head manoeuvres performed in clinic (such as the Epley manoeuvre) provide significant relief for most patients in a single session.
- Medical Treatment: Medication is applied for conditions such as inner ear infection or Meniere's disease.
- Balance Rehabilitation: For chronic unsteadiness complaints, exercise programmes that help the brain adapt to new balance strategies are recommended.
Post-Treatment Follow-Up
For BPPV, most patients notice significant relief the same day after the manoeuvre; as it can rarely recur, a follow-up check is recommended. In chronic conditions such as Meniere's disease, regular monitoring and treatment adjustment are required.
Why Choose Prof. Dr. Ömer Karakoç?
Correctly classifying dizziness complaints helps avoid unnecessary tests and treatments. At his clinic in Çankaya, Ankara, Prof. Dr. Ömer Karakoç clarifies the cause of vertigo through detailed examination and builds a personalised treatment plan for each patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dizziness always related to the ear?
No, dizziness can have many different causes (inner ear, neurological, cardiovascular). For this reason, a detailed examination is important to clarify whether it is inner-ear related.
What is BPPV, how is it treated?
BPPV is a brief vertigo attack triggered by a change in position, caused by displacement of small crystals in the inner ear. Special head manoeuvres performed in clinic provide significant relief for most patients in a single session.
Can vertigo recur?
BPPV can recur in some patients; in case of recurrence, the manoeuvre can be repeated. In chronic conditions such as Meniere's disease, regular follow-up and treatment adjustment are required.
Who is balance rehabilitation recommended for?
It can be particularly helpful for patients with chronic unsteadiness, or whose balance does not fully return to normal after a vertigo episode, through exercise programmes that help the brain adapt to new balance strategies.
In which situations related to vertigo should I seek urgent care?
If symptoms such as sudden hearing loss, severe loss of balance together with speech difficulty, double vision, or weakness in the arms/legs accompany the dizziness, this requires urgent assessment.
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