Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning. Dizziness is a broader word for light-headedness or unsteadiness. Both are common and have many causes, most of them not dangerous, but some need urgent care.
Common causes
- BPPV: brief spinning when you turn in bed or look up, caused by tiny crystals in the inner ear
- Inner ear infection or inflammation (vestibular neuritis)
- Meniere’s disease, with vertigo, ringing and hearing loss
- Vestibular migraine
- Low blood pressure, dehydration, anaemia or some medicines
- Neck problems and anxiety
What usually helps
BPPV often responds well to simple repositioning manoeuvres (such as the Epley manoeuvre) done by a doctor or physiotherapist. Vestibular exercises, hydration, and reviewing medicines also help.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine
At The Tole, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are offered as a complement, after serious causes have been excluded by a doctor. Research on acupuncture for dizziness is limited, and we do not promise a particular result.
Acupuncture and herbal treatment at The Tole
At The Tole, treatment combines neuro acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in the way developed by our founder, Dato’ Leong Hong Tole. Master Tole is the founder of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder, and the treatment is based on his own technique and on the family’s ancestral formulas. His team reviews your history and any medical reports, then recommends acupuncture, herbal preparations, or both. Herbs are prepared for the individual, using natural herbs.
Treatment at The Tole is used together with your medical treatment, to support your recovery. We never ask anyone to stop the care their doctor has advised.
You can walk in during opening hours without an appointment. If you live far away, email your medical reports and we will advise you on herbs and, where suitable, an intensive course of acupuncture. Herbs can be couriered to any country, usually in 3 to 5 working days. See herbs by post.
Please consult before you buy. Before you purchase any TheTole herbs, including TheTole neuro brain powder, we recommend consulting Dato’ Tole or his team first, so that you receive the correct prescription for your condition.
What to expect at your first visit
- Walk in or message us. No appointment is needed during opening hours. You can also send a WhatsApp message first.
- Tell us your story. The Master’s team asks about your symptoms and history, and looks at any reports you bring.
- Agree a plan. They recommend neuro acupuncture, herbal medicine, or both, and explain what to expect.
- Follow up. If you take herbs, we ask you to update us on your progress by email.
Why people choose The Tole
- Founded by Dato’ Master Leong Hong Tole, creator of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder
- A family practice, now in its fourth generation, in Kuala Lumpur since 1992
- Officially opened by the Health Minister on 31 January 1993
- Herbal formulas prepared for each patient, using natural herbs
- Walk-ins welcome, and herbs couriered to any country
Common questions
Is vertigo a sign of a stroke?
Usually not, but sudden vertigo with other symptoms can be. See the urgent signs below.
Can acupuncture help vertigo?
Some people feel less dizzy, but evidence is limited. BPPV is best treated with repositioning manoeuvres.
Should I see an ENT doctor?
If dizziness is repeated, or with hearing loss or ringing, yes.
See a doctor first if
- Sudden vertigo with weakness, slurred speech, double vision, severe headache or a drooping face. Call 999 now
- Dizziness with chest pain, fainting or a very fast or irregular heartbeat
- Vertigo after a head injury
- Sudden hearing loss in one ear
Ready to talk to us?
Message us on WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours. No appointment is needed.
Traditional Chinese medicine is offered as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care. Used together with your doctor’s treatment, it aims to support your recovery. Responses vary from person to person, and no particular result can be promised. Please keep your doctor informed about any herbs or treatments you use.