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Carol Vorderman's 'Smash' Head Injury: Epley Technique Saves the Day
14 Jul
Summary
- TV presenter Carol Vorderman was hospitalised after a fall, losing consciousness.
- She experienced severe dizziness and vomiting, requiring hospital readmission.
- The Epley technique, a treatment for inner ear crystals, rapidly improved her condition.
Carol Vorderman recently recounted a frightening incident in late May where she fell and lost consciousness. While walking outside her home, she tripped on an unseen tree root, hitting the tarmac. She was taken by ambulance to the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Although discharged the following day, Vorderman experienced significant vomiting and dizziness, necessitating another hospital visit. Medical professionals conducted scans, and she was released again, but lingering dizziness affected her for weeks. This sensation made her feel unsteady, as if walking on a moving ship.
To combat the persistent vertigo, Vorderman underwent the Epley technique, a treatment focused on the inner ear. Describing the process as a startling manoeuvre, she reported that 95% of her dizziness subsided after the first session. Following three sessions, she has been discharged and is now feeling much improved.
