HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Having Vertigo Symptoms After Exposure To Head On Strobe Lighting. History Of BPPV. Need To Go To The Neurologist?

I have previously been diagnosed with BPPV . Sunday night i was subjected to several minutes of head-on strobe lighting. The next morning I woke up with serious vertigo symptoms, which my physical therapist said are not BPPV. These effects have lasted four days so far. Should I see my neurologist or will it just go away on its own?
Mon, 14 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

BPPV can reoccur in some persons. If you had a previous history then it is possible that it is the cause of your present vertigo

Vertigo related to BPPV normally lasts a few seconds to minutes and occurs as a result of particular positions of the head.

There are other causes of vertigo, the other inner ear causes are meniere's disease and vestibular neuronitis.
Meniere's is commonly associated with tinnitus and some hearing loss.

The treatment would vary slightly depending on the cause.

Since the symptoms have been ongoing for the past few days, it would be best to consult your neurologist for a definitive answer regarding the cause.

I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Vertigo


Loading Online Doctors....
Having Vertigo Symptoms After Exposure To Head On Strobe Lighting. History Of BPPV. Need To Go To The Neurologist?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic BPPV can reoccur in some persons. If you had a previous history then it is possible that it is the cause of your present vertigo Vertigo related to BPPV normally lasts a few seconds to minutes and occurs as a result of particular positions of the head. There are other causes of vertigo, the other inner ear causes are meniere s disease and vestibular neuronitis. Meniere s is commonly associated with tinnitus and some hearing loss. The treatment would vary slightly depending on the cause. Since the symptoms have been ongoing for the past few days, it would be best to consult your neurologist for a definitive answer regarding the cause. I hope this helps