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Does History Of Vertigo Cause Frequent Chronic Attacks And Dizziness?
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Hi, I have been suffering vertigo for a few years now, unfortunately the frequency in chronic attacks has increase over the last 2 months.I have had an MRI which showed 'no clinical relevance' and my audiologist also could not find anything. Every day I am dizzy and feel like I am about to faint at any time. I am in desperate relief as this disease has affected my day to day living. I am currently taking SERC and Stemitil to ease the severity of it - PLEASE give me some relief - thank you
Hi, I have been suffering vertigo for a few years now, unfortunately the frequency in chronic attacks has increase over the last 2 months.I have had an MRI which showed 'no clinical relevance' and my audiologist also could not find anything. Every day I am dizzy and feel like I am about to faint at any time. I am in desperate relief as this disease has affected my day to day living. I am currently taking SERC and Stemitil to ease the severity of it - PLEASE give me some relief - thank you
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query,
The prognosis or the disease process in you can be predicted based on the cause of the illness , hence effort has to be put into the same.The likely causes of the uncontrolled vertigo would be amongst the following :
1)Migraine
2)Chronic non-specific Labrynthitis
3)Malignancies like acoustic neuroma
4) Seizure disorder
5)Chemical imbalance in the endolymph ( fluid in the canals of vestibular apparatus ).
Since MRI has been done some of the above causes can be ruled out.But you need detailed examination and an integrated approach by a ENT specialist and Neurologist to rule out other causes and put you on right treatment.
The medication ( Serc and Stemetil ) you are on are the best for the same.But you can supplement them with some other, if the relief is not optimal with drugs of Benzodiazepine class or other antihistaminics like Meclizine.
Do take Multivitamin supplements , they do help.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Thanks for your query,
The prognosis or the disease process in you can be predicted based on the cause of the illness , hence effort has to be put into the same.The likely causes of the uncontrolled vertigo would be amongst the following :
1)Migraine
2)Chronic non-specific Labrynthitis
3)Malignancies like acoustic neuroma
4) Seizure disorder
5)Chemical imbalance in the endolymph ( fluid in the canals of vestibular apparatus ).
Since MRI has been done some of the above causes can be ruled out.But you need detailed examination and an integrated approach by a ENT specialist and Neurologist to rule out other causes and put you on right treatment.
The medication ( Serc and Stemetil ) you are on are the best for the same.But you can supplement them with some other, if the relief is not optimal with drugs of Benzodiazepine class or other antihistaminics like Meclizine.
Do take Multivitamin supplements , they do help.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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