Understanding Vertigo: The Condition That Caused Gregoria Tunjung to Withdraw from National Training, Including Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Fri, 15 May 2026, 16:05 WIB | By indrastuti | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Social Policy

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Vertigo is often mistaken for ordinary dizziness. However, for those who have experienced it, vertigo is a debilitating sensation in which the surrounding environment seems to spin or sway violently. This condition is not just a feeling of lightheadedness, but a disturbance of spatial perception that can completely stop a person’s activities, including for a professional athlete.

The world of Indonesian badminton was shocked by the news of the withdrawal of the leading women’s singles player, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, from several important tournaments due to an attack of vertigo. In the context of elite athletes, vertigo is a major enemy because it attacks the vestibular system which regulates balance, eye-hand coordination, and spatial orientation.

For Gregoria, the symptoms that appear, such as severe spinning dizziness, make it impossible to focus on the shuttlecock. Extreme physical fatigue, competitive pressure, and disrupted sleep patterns are often triggers for professional athletes to experience this condition. Gregoria’s withdrawal from the national training camp for recovery shows that vertigo requires serious treatment and complete rest so that the body’s balance system returns to synchronisation.

Vertigo is a medical symptom characterised by a false sensation of movement. Clinically, vertigo is divided into two main categories based on the location of the disorder:

Understanding the causes of vertigo is the first step towards effective treatment. Here are some of the main triggers:

In addition to the sensation of spinning, people with vertigo usually experience a series of additional symptoms such as:

Treatment for vertigo depends heavily on the diagnosis of the cause. Here are some common approaches:

For people with BPPV, doctors or physical therapists usually perform a series of special head movements to return the calcium crystals to their original position in the inner ear. This is one of the most effective and fastest ways to relieve peripheral vertigo.

In acute conditions, doctors may prescribe medications such as betahistine to reduce fluid pressure in the ear or anti-nausea medications (antiemetics). However, the use of these drugs should be under medical supervision.

This is a physical therapy that aims to strengthen the sensory system so that the brain can adapt to abnormal balance signals from the ear.

Reducing salt intake can help control fluid pressure in the inner ear. In addition, ensuring adequate hydration and stress management is essential to prevent recurrence, especially for individuals with busy schedules such as Gregoria Mariska.

Vertigo is not a single disease, but a symptom of a disorder in the body’s balance system. The case experienced by Gregoria Mariska is a reminder that physical health and balance of the nervous system are the main foundations in activity. With proper treatment, starting from physical maneuvers to improvements

See the complete profile of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Indonesia’s leading women’s singles athlete, from her junior career to her achievements on the world stage.

The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has officially confirmed Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s withdrawal from the Cipayung National Training Camp after 12 years of service. See the full reason here.

The PBSI respects the decision of the leading women’s singles athlete, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, to resign from the national training camp.

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See the complete profile of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Indonesia’s leading women’s singles athlete, from her junior career to her achievements on the world stage.

The PBSI has officially confirmed Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s withdrawal from the Cipayung National Training Camp after 12 years of service. See the full reason here.

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