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Possibility Of Having Vertigo Due To The Symptoms

Hi. I am a 43yr old female. I went in to an urgent care center 3 days ago after experiencing some really bad dizzy spells and headache. I have also been having problems with my ears. They did flush out my ears because of wax build up. They did an ekg because I do have high blood pressure. I am currently taking Bystolic and Hydrochlorothiazide for it. I was told they thought my symptoms were just vertigo I was experiencing and was prescribed Meclizine for vertigo and naproxen for the headache. I was also told my EKG was abnormal and that I should make an appointment with a cardiologist to follow up. I was given a copy and it said I had flipped T waves. It also said said inferior infarct of the heart should  be considered.  I have been experiencing the dizziness since. I really can t function at all. Last night I had a really bad dizzy spell along with nausea and just generally felt really bad. I had discomfort from my waist up that s just hard to explain. I laid down and waited for it to pass. It lasted a good half hour then it didn t go away completely but I was able to fall asleep.  I have a long history of uncontrollable high blood pressure and heart disease does run very strong on my dads side. My grandfather died due to heart attack, 2 of my uncles have undergone several bypass surgeries and my dad had 6 bypasses done several years ago. I will be making an appointment with my cardiologist today but I a just really stressed thinking my symptoms could be something more serious than just vertigo. I would appreciate it if you could give me any information that would help calm my nerves a little. Thank you
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It is good that the wax has been removed from your ear. Vertigo occurs due to infection or disease of the middle ear called positional vertigo, Meniere's disease or vestibular neuritis. Visit an ENT specialist & get evaluated for the cause of vertigo so that you can be treated at the earliest.

The dizziness that you are experiencing can be due to some developing coronary heart pathology.

You have already been diagnosed with T wave inversion & feeling nauseating or dizzy may complicate to syncope which is a medical emergency so you are recommended to get physically examined & get treated at the earliest.

You may have to go through Holter & Stress tests, CT, MRI. Since you have a family history of cardiac disease, stay in connection with your treating doctor. Lifestyle changes, medications & surgery(if needed) are effective.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Possibility Of Having Vertigo Due To The Symptoms

Hello, It is good that the wax has been removed from your ear. Vertigo occurs due to infection or disease of the middle ear called positional vertigo, Meniere s disease or vestibular neuritis. Visit an ENT specialist & get evaluated for the cause of vertigo so that you can be treated at the earliest. The dizziness that you are experiencing can be due to some developing coronary heart pathology. You have already been diagnosed with T wave inversion & feeling nauseating or dizzy may complicate to syncope which is a medical emergency so you are recommended to get physically examined & get treated at the earliest. You may have to go through Holter & Stress tests, CT, MRI. Since you have a family history of cardiac disease, stay in connection with your treating doctor. Lifestyle changes, medications & surgery(if needed) are effective. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician