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What Causes Vertigo And Infection In The Lungs?
I had an infection in my brain-and got a vertigo attack that lasted 2 months- is that normal?Prior to that when I closed my eyes I was spinning for around 6 months into the attack. And a month before I had a hard time with balance,when standing up and moving. The infection was in my lungs as well for a couple of months prior.
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This sounds like you had an infection in the lungs. This may have seeded in the brain and caused a space occupying lesion- likely in cerebellum. The vertigo may be due to the abscess affecting the cerebellum.
I would suggest getting an MRI of the brain, followed by a lumbar puncture and CSF analysis. The antibiotics would be needed along with other supportive measures, like physiotherapy.
I therefore would suggest uploading the reports so that we can help you further.
Best wishes,
Dr Mittal
This sounds like you had an infection in the lungs. This may have seeded in the brain and caused a space occupying lesion- likely in cerebellum. The vertigo may be due to the abscess affecting the cerebellum.
I would suggest getting an MRI of the brain, followed by a lumbar puncture and CSF analysis. The antibiotics would be needed along with other supportive measures, like physiotherapy.
I therefore would suggest uploading the reports so that we can help you further.
Best wishes,
Dr Mittal
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