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Prevention of Vertigo
The following self-help techniques may relive or prevent the symptoms of vertigo:
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated on two or more pillows.
- In the morning, get up slowly and sit on the edge of the bed for a minute before standing.
- Avoid bending down to pick up items.
- Avoid extending your neck, for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
- Move your head gently and slowly when at the dentist, hairdresser, or during activities where your head is lying flat (horizontal) or the neck is extended.









