Dizziness is not "just weakness"
Vertigo is commonly dismissed — blamed on gas, weakness or age — while the person quietly stops climbing stairs, riding scooters and going out alone. In reality, the majority of recurring vertigo comes from the vestibular (balance) system of the inner ear, and the most common type can often be relieved in one or two sessions once correctly diagnosed.
What our vertigo assessment covers
- Structured history — spinning vs floating, duration of episodes, triggers like rolling in bed or looking up. The pattern itself points to the cause.
- Complete hearing evaluation — the hearing and balance organs share the same inner ear; audiometry and tympanometry reveal conditions like Ménière's disease.
- Positional testing — identifying BPPV (loose crystals in the balance canals), the most common and most curable cause of vertigo.
- Balance & gaze testing — checking how eyes, ears and posture work together.
- Red-flag screening — symptoms that need urgent medical referral are identified and referred immediately.
Treatment, by cause
- BPPV — repositioning manoeuvres (like Epley) that guide the displaced crystals back. Relief is often dramatic and fast.
- Vestibular weakness — balance retraining exercises that teach the brain to compensate, restoring steady walking and confidence.
- Ménière's & medical causes — coordinated care with your ENT/physician, plus hearing management where loss is present.
- Vertigo with tinnitus or hearing loss — combined inner-ear workup; see tinnitus treatment.
Signs you should book a vertigo assessment
- Spinning triggered by rolling in bed, lying down or looking up — classic BPPV
- Episodes lasting seconds to minutes, then settling
- Vertigo with ear fullness, ringing or hearing change — needs combined workup
- Unsteadiness that makes you grab walls or avoid stairs
- Dizziness after a head injury or ear infection
- Recurring 'giddiness' dismissed for months as weakness or gas
What it costs in Gandhinagar
Vestibular assessment in Gandhinagar typically ranges ₹600–1,500 including hearing evaluation; BPPV repositioning sessions are charged per sitting, and many patients need only 1–2 sessions for relief — call 88776 72821 for current clinic charges — no hidden fees.
When is dizziness an emergency?
Vertigo with sudden severe headache, slurred speech, double vision, weakness of face/limbs, or inability to walk needs emergency hospital care immediately — don't wait for a clinic appointment.
Why is my vertigo worse when I roll over in bed?
That pattern strongly suggests BPPV — displaced crystals in the balance canals. It's the most treatable form of vertigo, often resolved within a couple of sessions of repositioning manoeuvres.
Can elderly patients be assessed at home?
For housebound elderly patients in Gandhinagar we can do an initial home evaluation and advise whether clinic-based testing is needed. Ask on WhatsApp.
Vertigo tablets vs manoeuvres — what works?
Tablets (vestibular suppressants) dull symptoms short-term but delay recovery if overused. For BPPV, repositioning manoeuvres fix the cause — usually within a couple of sessions.
Can cervical/neck problems cause my dizziness?
Sometimes — but inner-ear causes are far more common and easier to confirm. We test the ear first; if it's clean, we guide you to the right specialist instead of guessing.
Is vertigo treatment safe in elderly patients?
Yes — manoeuvres are gentle and adapted. Untreated vertigo is the bigger danger: falls are the leading injury cause in seniors.