To get rid of vertigo fast, several home maneuvers and remedies can provide quick relief. The most commonly recommended immediate techniques include:
- Epley Maneuver: A series of head and body movements done while lying down that help shift the particles causing benign positional vertigo (BPPV) in the inner ear, which often resolves vertigo quickly.
- Semont-Toupet Maneuver: Similar to the Epley but involves quicker shifts in body position to reposition ear particles.
- Foster or Half-Somersault Maneuver: Another exercise involving kneeling and head positioning to settle loose particles.
- Brandt-Daroff Exercises: Repeated lying down on each side to habituate and reduce vertigo sensations.
- Acupressure: Applying pressure to specific points such as PC6 on the inner wrist can calm dizziness rapidly, sometimes within 30 seconds.
- Other supportive measures include hydration, ginger tea, and stress management to alleviate symptoms faster.
These maneuvers typically need to be repeated until symptoms subside and are best done in a safe environment to prevent falls or injury. If vertigo persists or worsens, medical consultation is advised since underlying causes may require specific treatment.
Quick Anleitung for Epley Maneuver (Left Ear Vertigo Example)
- Sit on bed, turn head 45° to left.
- Lie back quickly with head on bed, pillow under shoulders, hold 30 sec.
- Turn head 90° right, hold 30 sec.
- Turn body right side, look down, hold 30 sec.
- Sit up slowly and stay seated a few minutes.
Repeat as needed until vertigo stops.
These techniques can provide fast relief from vertigo symptoms, often within minutes to an hour.