Vertigo & Dizziness Treatment in Seremban
Spinning, unsteady or lightheaded? Vertigo has many causes, and most are treatable. Our ENT specialists at KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital find the cause first, then recommend the safest treatment for you.
- ENT specialist-led care
- Inside KPJ Seremban
- Panel insurance accepted
Is the room spinning?
Tick what you notice. This is only a guide, not a diagnosis.
Signs that often come with vertigo
Vertigo can appear with other symptoms. Note which ones you have when you book, as this helps your specialist.
Dizziness
A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning.
Loss of balance
Feeling unsteady, especially when walking.
Nausea & vomiting
Common during an attack, especially with sudden vertigo.
Hearing changes
Muffled or reduced hearing, sometimes in one ear.
Tinnitus
Ringing or buzzing in the ear.
Sudden weakness, numbness, slurred speech, double vision or a severe headache are not typical of simple vertigo. Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department. For sudden hearing loss or severe ear pain, see an ENT specialist promptly.
How we treat vertigo
Treatment depends on the cause. Your specialist examines you first, then recommends the safest option.
Canal repositioning manoeuvre
A guided set of head and body movements that moves loose particles out of the balance canal. Often effective within a few sessions.
- Done in clinic by a specialist
- Quick, and usually well tolerated
Medication for vertigo
Short-term medicines can calm spinning and nausea during an attack. Corticosteroids may be used for inflammation such as vestibular neuritis, and oral betahistine is often prescribed for Meniere’s disease.
- Relieves symptoms during an attack
- Prescribed only after examination
Vestibular physical therapy
Exercises that train the brain to compensate when the inner ear is damaged. Helpful if imbalance lasts several weeks. Surgery is considered only in selected cases that do not respond to other treatment.
- Helps long-term balance
- Surgery only if other treatment fails
Managing vertigo day to day
Simple habits can reduce the chance of an attack and help you stay steady while you recover.
✓Better habits
- Get up slowly, especially after lying down
- Sleep with your head slightly raised if you feel dizzy
- See an ENT specialist when spinning returns
✕Please avoid
- Sudden head movements during an attack
- Driving or climbing ladders while symptoms are active
- Ignoring new weakness, numbness or double vision
Simple, 3-step care
From booking to better balance, here is what to expect.
Examine
Your specialist checks your ear canal, balance and eye movements to confirm the cause.
Treat & advise
You leave with a clear treatment plan and tips to reduce the chance of a repeat.
Can vertigo be treated?
Most causes of vertigo are readily treatable with physical therapy, medication, surgery, and time. Many causes resolve spontaneously, so choosing a physician with experience in vertigo matters.
What is positional vertigo?
Positional vertigo refers to conditions where a change in head position produces a sense of spinning. BPPV is the most common cause.
Why does vertigo come and go?
BPPV causes brief spells of vertigo that come and go. For many people it goes away by itself within a few weeks, but treatment can help, and it can return.
What is the canal repositioning manoeuvre?
It is a treatment for BPPV that uses specific head and body positions to move displaced particles out of the balance canal.
How does physical therapy help vertigo?
When the inner ear is damaged, severe spinning often lasts several days. If balance problems persist for several weeks, physical therapy helps train the brain to compensate.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 019-288 1883 or WhatsApp us, and our team will arrange a consultation with our ENT specialists at KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital.
Ready to stop the spinning?
Book a consultation with our ENT specialists, Dr. Thong How Kit and Prof. Dr. Primuharsa Putra.
- LocationKPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital, Suite 3-03 & 6-02
- Clinic hoursMon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm
Sat 8:30am–12:30pm · Sun & PH closed
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation.