Q Is it possible for dizziness to disappear completely, or do I have to live with it for life?
A It depends on the cause. BPPV can improve almost completely with the repositioning procedure and management, while for Meniere's disease and chronic tinnitus, greatly reducing the frequency and intensity of attacks is a more realistic goal than complete elimination.
Detailed Answer
A clear cause such as BPPV often recovers to a level that does not interfere with daily life through the repositioning procedure and recurrence management. On the other hand, Meniere's disease and chronic tinnitus are intertwined with constitution and lifestyle, so rather than complete cure, we regard reducing the number and intensity of attacks and restoring quality of life as the standard for treatment success. The earlier and more actively it is managed, the better the prognosis.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang views dizziness and tinnitus as a signal in which a whole-body imbalance manifests through the ear. When management is carried out to bring down the heat surging into the head, resolve phlegm, and regulate qi, blood, and constitution, many people see a noticeable decrease in the number of attacks and regain a daily life that is not at the mercy of dizziness and tinnitus. Even after symptoms have subsided, we consider it important to also address the internal background that invites recurrence.
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