While many conventional treatments have little evidence, there are two measures that in studies have a measurable effect on the rotational vertigo attacks in patients with Parkinson's disease. Menière's disease have shown.
Overview of effects, benefits and risks:
- Corticosteroid administration through the eardrum: In randomized double-blind studies, targeted corticosteroid injection into the ear significantly reduced the frequency of dizziness attacks.
- Destructive gentamicin therapy: Gentamicin is ototoxic and selectively turns off the overstimulated sensory hairs in the inner ear. The principle: No hair cells = no false signals = no vertigo.
- Serious risks to be aware of: Gentamicin destroys tissue and can permanently damage hearing. Since Meniere's disease can also affect the second ear over time, in the worst case a severe bilateral loss of hearing (bilateral vestibular pathology).
- Good long-term prognosis: Even without invasive interventions, the attacks usually subside on their own over the years – in addition, a positive expectation attitude (placebo effect) has been proven to alleviate the symptoms.
- Undoubtedly, this should be discussed with a doctor: such treatments should be exclusively handled by specialized doctors.
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