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What Is The Reason For Having Spinning Feeling In Head?
Hi, this morning I rolled over in bed and it felt like my head was spinning for a few seconds. Throughout the day I've had similar episodes when standing up or bending over to grab something. I've never had this before, what could it be? Is it a symptom of maybe getting sick? Thanks.
Steven
Steven
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hi Steven,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). In this condition, there is minor dysfunction in the middle ear.
Symptoms are dizziness or giddiness, which is made worse with sudden neck or head movements. This is a self-limiting condition and complete recovery occurs in a few days to a few weeks.
For relief of dizziness, you may take betahistine tablets.
If symptoms persist or recur, you may see an ENT doctor or a neurologist.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). In this condition, there is minor dysfunction in the middle ear.
Symptoms are dizziness or giddiness, which is made worse with sudden neck or head movements. This is a self-limiting condition and complete recovery occurs in a few days to a few weeks.
For relief of dizziness, you may take betahistine tablets.
If symptoms persist or recur, you may see an ENT doctor or a neurologist.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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