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What Causes Severe Dizziness?
Question: Hello,
I recently had an episode of severe dizziness or vertigo. While sitting bent over to help my grandson with something and when I XXXXXXX the room began to spin. This continued and I couldn't stand and it was getting worse, so I got onto the floor so that I wouldn't fall. This continued for approximately 15 minutes. I also became nauseous. The episode lasted about 30 minutes before I felt normal again. I have Type II Diabetes which is well controlled; my latest Hgb A1C was 6.0. My BP tends to run on the lower side, 100/60. I had no difficulty breathing. Thank you in advance for any information you can give me.
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I recently had an episode of severe dizziness or vertigo. While sitting bent over to help my grandson with something and when I XXXXXXX the room began to spin. This continued and I couldn't stand and it was getting worse, so I got onto the floor so that I wouldn't fall. This continued for approximately 15 minutes. I also became nauseous. The episode lasted about 30 minutes before I felt normal again. I have Type II Diabetes which is well controlled; my latest Hgb A1C was 6.0. My BP tends to run on the lower side, 100/60. I had no difficulty breathing. Thank you in advance for any information you can give me.
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Brief Answer:
It seems like BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details and based on that, the most likely possibility is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). In this condition, there is a minor dysfunction of inner ear, and symptoms of dizziness and nausea are aggravated by sudden movements of head or neck.
It is a self-limiting (not serious) condition in most people and subsides in a short period of time. Fr relief, betahistine tablets may be taken.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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It seems like BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details and based on that, the most likely possibility is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). In this condition, there is a minor dysfunction of inner ear, and symptoms of dizziness and nausea are aggravated by sudden movements of head or neck.
It is a self-limiting (not serious) condition in most people and subsides in a short period of time. Fr relief, betahistine tablets may be taken.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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