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Why Would I Have Experienced Two Brief Episodes Of Nystagmus In The Last Month?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2023
Question: Have experienced two brief episodes of nystagmus in the last month. May have had one previous episode about ten years ago. Each episode accompanied by 24 to 48 hours of mild, not disabling, dizziness. Am 72 years old and, otherwise, in good health. One low dose aspirin per day.

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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Possibility of transient ischemic attacks or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is likely.
Is there any associated speech change, ataxia, deglutition difficulty or limb weakness?
Positional and postural relationship of vertigo may be due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Get evaluated by a neurologist or ENT specialist.
Drugs like cinnarizine or dimenhydrinate can be useful.
Continue taking aspirin.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Why Would I Have Experienced Two Brief Episodes Of Nystagmus In The Last Month?

Brief Answer: Take treatment as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Possibility of transient ischemic attacks or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is likely. Is there any associated speech change, ataxia, deglutition difficulty or limb weakness? Positional and postural relationship of vertigo may be due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Get evaluated by a neurologist or ENT specialist. Drugs like cinnarizine or dimenhydrinate can be useful. Continue taking aspirin. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist