Abbott has launched the ‘Vertigo Coach’ app in India, a digital health solution for people with vertigo. The app provides information and resources to manage their condition holistically, empowering them with lifestyle choices and exercise tips. It can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Vivek V Kamath, Managing Director, Abbott India Limited, emphasizes, “We are committed to helping people with vertigo make any necessary lifestyle changes and stick to their treatment better with such comprehensive digital solutions. This can help them move forward in life with confidence.”
The Vertigo Coach app is a comprehensive platform for patients and physicians to manage vertigo episodes, symptoms, and triggers. It helps users stay on top of their treatment plan by tracking medications and scheduling daily pill intake. The app also features automated push notifications and reminders to ensure timely medication intake. Vertigo, a balance disorder affecting over 9.9 million people in India, is a sensation that causes off-balance or lightheadedness, while dizziness causes off-balance or lightheadedness.
The app aims to improve patient interactions and ensure timely medication intake. Vertigo episodes can last from seconds to hours or days, and are more common in the elderly. Women are two to three times more likely to experience them than men. To effectively manage vertigo, a holistic approach includes physical therapy, medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. It is more common in the elderly, with 30% of people over 60 and 50% over 85 years old experiencing vertigo and dizziness.Vertigo is a disabling condition that affects various aspects of life, often overlooked by individuals and their families. Recognizing the signs of vertigo is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The Vertigo Coach App can help patients and healthcare practitioners adopt holistic measures to relieve symptoms and improve overall well-being. The app provides essential information and advice about vertigo, making it a manageable condition. Consult a doctor for more information.