PRE SE N TATI O N A BO U T

VERTIGO
By Group 4
• Riyandi Hamundu
• Wandi Fataruba
• Kartini Abd. Malik
• Anjalia Masbait
 Understanding

Vertigo is a condition that makes sufferers experience dizziness, until they

feel themselves or their surroundings spinning. Patients can experience
vertigo with varying degrees of severity.

Depending on the severity, vertigo can last for several minutes or hours. If
the vertigo experienced is severe enough, there is a risk of making the
sufferer fall.
Symptoms of Vertigo

Apart from spinning the head, vertigo can also be

accompanied by other symptoms, such as:
* Nausea, Gag
* Abnormal eye movement (nystagmus)
* Sweating, Hearing loss & Tinnitus

Basically, vertigo needs to be treated immediately. If not, the existing condition can
worsen and endanger the sufferer.It is advisable to immediately take the patient to the
doctor if there are signs or symptoms in the form of :

* The limbs feel weak

* Shaded vision
* Difficulty speaking
* Abnormal eye movements
* Loss of consciousness
* Response slows down
* Difficulty walking
* Fever
Causes and Risk Factors for Vertigo

Vertigo can be caused by a variety of conditions, including :

* Diabetes
* Migraines
* Stroke
* Parkinson's disease
* Brain tumor
* Vertigo is more at risk in someone who has a habit of smoking
and consuming alcoholic beverages .
Vertigo Treatment

Patients can manage vertigo by sitting still when symptoms recur. Several types of drugs can
also be used to relieve symptoms, but must be prescribed by a doctor. The treatment given by
doctors to patients can vary, depending on the underlying cause.

Vertigo can be prevented in several ways, including :

Sleep with your head elevated, Sit quietly for a moment when you wake up, Move your head
slowly, Avoid bending position, so that vertigo does not recur. Mild vertigo can be treated
independently. However, cases of recurrent or severe vertigo require drug consumption,
therapy, and surgery, which may require a large amount of medical expenses. Therefore, try to
consider having health insurance from now on so you don't have to bother thinking about
medical costs at a later date
Thankyou