How to treat vestibular dysfunction?
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for vestibular dysfunction. Treatments vary depending on diagnosis, as well as individual factors. Treatments may be aimed at correcting the problem, minimizing symptoms, and/or promoting overall wellness. Some treatments include: 1 Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) 2 Medication 3 Surgery 4 Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
How does Veda help you?
Getting an accurate diagnosis is often dependent on being prepared for your doctor visit. VeDA offers tools to help you gather the information your will need to make the most of your limited time with your doctor, including questions that will help you understand your condition and what you can do about it. Learn More.
Is there a one size fits all treatment for vestibular dysfunction?
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for vestibular dysfunction. Treatments vary depending on diagnosis, as well as individual factors. Treatments may be aimed at correcting the problem, minimizing symptoms, and/or promoting overall wellness. Some treatments include:
Where to apply scabicide lotion?
Scabicide lotion or cream should be applied to all areas of the body from the neck down to the feet and toes.
What is scabicide used for?
Products used to treat scabies are called scabicides because they kill scabies mites; some also kill mite eggs. Scabicides used to treat human scabies are available only with a doctor’s prescription. No “over-the-counter” (non-prescription) products have been tested and approved to treat scabies.
Can you use scabicide on your head?
In addition, when treating infants and young children, scabicide lotion or cream also should be applied to their entire head and neck because scabies can affect their face, scalp, and neck, as well as the rest of their body. Only permethrin or sulfur ointment may be used in infants.
Usual Adult Dose for Depression
Initial dose: 20 mg to 30 mg orally 2 times a day Maintenance dose: 60 mg per day, given either once a day OR 30 mg orally 2 times a day Maximum dose: 120 mg/day Comments: -Some patients may require 30 mg orally once day for 1 week, before increasing the dose to 60 mg per day -Data are lacking to show that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer any additional benefits. -Acute episodes generally require several months or more of sustained pharmacological therapy; a periodic review of the need for ongoing maintenance treatment and appropriate dosing is recommended. Use: Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Usual Adult Dose for Fibromyalgia
Initial dose: 30 mg orally once a day for at least 1 week Maintenance dose: 30 to 60 mg orally once a day Comments: -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit; higher doses are associated with a higher rate of side effects. -Efficacy has been demonstrated for up to 3 months in placebo-controlled studies; effectiveness beyond this has not been demonstrated in longer studies; therefore, continued treatment should be based on individual patient response. Use: Treatment of fibromyalgia.
Usual Adult Dose for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Initial dose: 60 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 60 to 120 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: 120 mg/day Comments: -Some patients may require 30 mg orally once day for 1 week, before increasing the dose to 60 mg per day. -The dose may be increased in increments of 30 mg once a day if clinically appropriate. -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit. -Episodes generally require several months or more of sustained pharmacological therapy; a periodic review of the need for ongoing maintenance treatment and appropriate dosing is recommended. Use: Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Initial dose: 30 to 60 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 60 mg orally once a day Comments: -Some patients for whom tolerability may be a concern may require 30 mg orally once day for 1 week, before increasing the dose to 60 mg per day. -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit; higher doses are associated with a higher rate of side effects. -Efficacy beyond 12 weeks in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has not been established; effectiveness should be based on individual patient response. -Efficacy in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain beyond 13 weeks has not been established. Uses: -Treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain -Treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
Usual Adult Dose for Neuropathic Pain
Initial dose: 30 to 60 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 60 mg orally once a day Comments: -Some patients for whom tolerability may be a concern may require 30 mg orally once day for 1 week, before increasing the dose to 60 mg per day. -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit; higher doses are associated with a higher rate of side effects. -Efficacy beyond 12 weeks in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has not been established; effectiveness should be based on individual patient response. -Efficacy in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain beyond 13 weeks has not been established. Uses: -Treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain -Treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
Usual Adult Dose for Chronic Pain
Initial dose: 30 to 60 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 60 mg orally once a day Comments: -Some patients for whom tolerability may be a concern may require 30 mg orally once day for 1 week, before increasing the dose to 60 mg per day. -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit; higher doses are associated with a higher rate of side effects. -Efficacy beyond 12 weeks in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has not been established; effectiveness should be based on individual patient response. -Efficacy in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain beyond 13 weeks has not been established. Uses: -Treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain -Treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Initial dose: 30 mg orally once a day for at least 2 weeks Maintenance dose: 60 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: 120 mg/day Comments: -An increase to 60 mg orally once a day may be considered after 2 weeks with an initial dose. -If the dose is increased beyond 60 mg, it should be done in increments of 30 mg once a day. -There is no evidence that doses greater than 60 mg per day confer additional benefit. -Episodes generally require several months or more of sustained pharmacological therapy; a periodic review of the need for ongoing maintenance treatment and appropriate dosing is recommended. Use: Treatment of GAD.
What the immune system does
Your immune system is a collection of organs, special cells, and substances that help protect you from infections and some other diseases. Immune cells and the substances they make travel through your body to protect it from germs that cause infections. They also help protect you from cancer in some ways.
Types of cancer immunotherapy
There are several main types of immunotherapy used to treat cancer, and many are being studied. For more information about immunotherapy as a treatment for a specific cancer, please see Cancer A-Z and choose a cancer type.
