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What Causes Vertigo And Dizzy Spells?
Hello Doctor, Shortly after I arrived in HI on vacation with friends, I was exposed to the flu (one of our friend s kids got it, then everyone did). Mine manifested in the way of a few days of falling sensations (I assume flu-related), gradually getting more frequent until I finally fell sick with flu this following week. This falling type vertigo is continuing, sometimes even as I am lying down. It is not a spinning type. It feels fuzzy-headed sometimes. Have you seen this type of vertigo before, leading up to and accompanying the flu? I have to gly home tomorrow and I am sick (bronchitis now, still fever). Should I take a decongestant to help? Or anti-inflammatory like Advil? I ve been using medicines sparingly with this flu. -Amy
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your have vertigo and dizzy spells , which can occur due to many reasons like middle ear infection , some kind of growth in middle ear or fluid in middle ear ( Meniere's disease ) . You should not ignore this , because sometimes the condition get complicated. I would suggest you to start with antibiotics, steroids and labrynthine sedatives for 5 to 7 weeks. you should go for vestibular rehabilitation exercises. You should consult with your ENT specialist and get evaluated. Doctor may order audiometry test and tuning fork test and treat it accordingly. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object , avoid bending forward and drink green tea with ginger thrice e day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your have vertigo and dizzy spells , which can occur due to many reasons like middle ear infection , some kind of growth in middle ear or fluid in middle ear ( Meniere's disease ) . You should not ignore this , because sometimes the condition get complicated. I would suggest you to start with antibiotics, steroids and labrynthine sedatives for 5 to 7 weeks. you should go for vestibular rehabilitation exercises. You should consult with your ENT specialist and get evaluated. Doctor may order audiometry test and tuning fork test and treat it accordingly. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object , avoid bending forward and drink green tea with ginger thrice e day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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