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What Makes Me Dizzy After Tilting My Head?

WHEN i TILT MY HEAD UP I GET VERY DIZZY TO THE POINT WHERE MY HEART STARTS TO RACE AND I ALMOST GET SHORT OF BREATH. IT FEELS LIKE I AM TURNING UPSIDE DOWN WHEN I GET DIZZY. I DONT FEEL LIKE I AM GOING TO GET SICK OR ANYTHING, AND IT ONLY LASTS A FEW MIN. I DO WANT TO ADD THAT I HAD SURGERY ON MY KNEE 11/28 AND THESE SYMPTOMS DIDNT START TILL 11/30 AND ARE STILL HAPPENING. ANY IDEAS? THANKS
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello dear,

In you post, you have not mentioned about any past history of Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, etc.
Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated.

If it still persists, then you need to consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done.
Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.
And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Makes Me Dizzy After Tilting My Head?

Hello dear, In you post, you have not mentioned about any past history of Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, etc. Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated. If it still persists, then you need to consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done. Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress. And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.