Sit or lie down immediately when vertigo starts
Keep your head still and move slowly
Focus your eyes on a fixed object
Drink water and stay hydrated
Avoid sudden head movements
Rest until symptoms improve
Avoid driving, climbing, or operating machinery during symptoms
Try the Epley maneuver if vertigo is from benign positional vertigo
Sleep with your head slightly elevated
Limit alcohol, caffeine, and smoking
Eat regular meals to avoid low blood sugar
Check with a doctor about medications that may cause dizziness
Treat ear infections or inner ear problems if present
Manage migraine triggers if vertigo is migraine-related
See a doctor if vertigo is severe, frequent, or persistent
Seek urgent care if vertigo comes with weakness, chest pain, severe headache, fainting, or trouble speaking