What is the role of the cervical spine in vertigo while lying down?
Dizziness that occurs or does not improve while lying down can also result from injuries to the cervical spine. For this purpose, possible triggers in the sense of a fall, accident or other injuries or forces acting not only on the cervical spine should be considered. Very rarely, a herniated disc in the cervical spine can also press on nerves or vessels and cause dizziness, which persists even when lying down. This topic might also be of interest to you:
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Diagnosis
There are different types of vertigo while lying down. Among other things, these can be distinguished diagnostically if the vertigo worsens or improves in certain situations.
Duration and prognosis
The prognosis of vertigo depends largely on the underlying diagnosis and cause. A weak circulation can be stabilized and inflammation of the inner ear can be treated as the cause. In the case of chronic dizziness-causing diseases, such as migraine or M. Menière’s disease, symptomatic therapy and possibly seizure prophylaxis are the main focus. A dizziness attack itself should – also depending on the cause – last between minutes and hours, but never longer than a day.
