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What Causes Giddiness When Turning Over In Sleep?

Posted on Wed, 7 May 2014

Question: I am having waves of giddiness when turning over in sleep, early morning getting up and odd times during the day

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Detailed Answer: Hi, In my opinion you have positional vertigo. You need to consult an ENT specialist and get yourself evaluated. The doctor will prescribe antivertigo drugs like cinnarizine 25 mg for 2 weeks and betahistine tablet for 2 weeks. Those will help you In the interim, avoid sudden head movements. Do not get out of the bed abruptly. You should also discuss about epleys maneuver with the doctor. It can be done at home after 5 days of starting medicines. Do not worry, giddiness will reduce. Hope I have answered your query.thanks .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (21 hours later)

Hi Dr. I had another bad experience early this morning with acute nausea making me feel like ''throwing up." Will this feeling pass without treatment? I would need a referral to a specialist. Can you provide this. In trust, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: hi, BPPV. Detailed Answer: Hi, as I told you before it is positional vertigo. It is usually more early in morning as soon as you get up.and also associated with nausea. It will not go without treatment. You have to consult ENT specialist in your city. The doctor will clinically examine you and prescribe medicines. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T