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What Causes Intermittent Dizziness?
Question: Feeling dizzy for about the last week or do every now & then feels like everything is moving around me then it passes?
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of peripheral vertigo.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of peripheral vertigo. The most common underlying condition is BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a problem in the ear.
You can take betahistine tablets for relief of symptoms.
It resolves on own in a few days.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Suggestive of peripheral vertigo.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of peripheral vertigo. The most common underlying condition is BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a problem in the ear.
You can take betahistine tablets for relief of symptoms.
It resolves on own in a few days.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What cause artial fiberlation about 8months ago i had a once off episod
Brief Answer:
Atrial fibrillation is a heart disease.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart-related disease, and can be caused by a number of reasons. This may include a primary heart disease, thyroid disease or high BP. Please consult a cardiologist for the evaluation of the same.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Atrial fibrillation is a heart disease.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart-related disease, and can be caused by a number of reasons. This may include a primary heart disease, thyroid disease or high BP. Please consult a cardiologist for the evaluation of the same.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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