Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Benign Positional Vertigo Treatment
Call 911 if the person has:
A head injury
Convulsions
Chest pain
Change in vision or speech
Fever over 101º F
Headache
Very stiff neck
Inability to move an arm or leg
Loses consciousness for more than a few minutes
1. Relieve or Prevent Dizziness
Have the person lie down and rest.
The person should avoid sudden changes in body position.
Help the person avoid abrupt head movements, especially looking up.
2. Keep the Person Safe
Help the person avoid falls.
The person should not drive or operate dangerous machinery.
3. Call a Health Care Provider
Any new signs and symptoms of vertigo should be checked by a health care provider.
4. Follow Up
The health care provider may do a physical exam, hearing and balance tests, and possibly a CT or MRI scan.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery: "Dizziness and Motion Sickness."