Abstract

The prerequisite for treatment of vertigo and dizziness is a specific diagnosis. The various forms of vertigo are treated with pharmacological therapy, physical therapy, psychotherapeutic measures, or rarely surgery. Before treatment begins, the patient should be told that the prognosis is generally good for two reasons: (a) many forms of vertigo have a favorable natural course (e.g., the peripheral vestibular function improves or central vestibular compensation of the vestibular tone imbalance takes place) and (b) most forms can be successfully treated.