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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dizziness And Laryngitis

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: I have been hit with moderate to severe dizziness two nights in a row and after sleeping most of the day, it subsides. I was recently in Kauai and came home with laryngitis which has lasted 2 months, now talking gravily voice, I am pre-diabetic, have chronic sinusitis and other than that pretty healthy. Just turned 69, female and good hystery of health. Colonoscopy last Friday clear. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Read below.

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

Dizziness can be due to many different causes, its description as well may vary among patients, they use the word to describe different sensations. One of the most common causes are ear issues such as Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis etc. In this case usually dizziness presents in the form of vertigo, a spinning sensation. An infection might well be the case given your upper airway issues.

Apart from vertigo it can also present in the form of an off-balance sensation. That may be due to other issues such as cervical spine issues, probable if accompanied with pain or muscle spasms in the back of the neck and head.
Stroke might also be a cause for that but generally there are other symptoms such as headache, vomiting, weakness or numbness of the limbs on one side, sensation changes over one half of the body, vision or eye movement abnormalities etc, so unlikely.

Other causes might include heart arhythmia, blood pressure changes, anemia etc.

So if in the form of vertigo, I suggest a visit to an ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist given also your other recent troubles with laryngitis and sinusitis. In the meantime you can use a antihistaminic like meclizine to alleviate symptoms.
If you have other signs like those I mentioned which could indicate a stroke you should head to the ER instead to exclude that.
If not getting better you should check also with your primary physician for some routine blood tests like blood count, inflammation tests, biochemical panel, to search for indication of anemia, infection or metabolic changes, as well as monitor blood pressure and heart rate.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)
Thank you, it sounds like good evaluation.
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You're welcome

Detailed Answer:
I hope you will feel better soon.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dizziness And Laryngitis

Brief Answer: Read below. Detailed Answer: I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. Dizziness can be due to many different causes, its description as well may vary among patients, they use the word to describe different sensations. One of the most common causes are ear issues such as Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis etc. In this case usually dizziness presents in the form of vertigo, a spinning sensation. An infection might well be the case given your upper airway issues. Apart from vertigo it can also present in the form of an off-balance sensation. That may be due to other issues such as cervical spine issues, probable if accompanied with pain or muscle spasms in the back of the neck and head. Stroke might also be a cause for that but generally there are other symptoms such as headache, vomiting, weakness or numbness of the limbs on one side, sensation changes over one half of the body, vision or eye movement abnormalities etc, so unlikely. Other causes might include heart arhythmia, blood pressure changes, anemia etc. So if in the form of vertigo, I suggest a visit to an ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist given also your other recent troubles with laryngitis and sinusitis. In the meantime you can use a antihistaminic like meclizine to alleviate symptoms. If you have other signs like those I mentioned which could indicate a stroke you should head to the ER instead to exclude that. If not getting better you should check also with your primary physician for some routine blood tests like blood count, inflammation tests, biochemical panel, to search for indication of anemia, infection or metabolic changes, as well as monitor blood pressure and heart rate. I remain at your disposal for other questions.