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Are Headache, Stomach Ache And Nausea Signs Of Vertigo?
Question: Hello, hope you're doing great. I am 21 years old and as woke up this morning, I got up to use the restroom, while walking to the restroom I was strongly leaning/stumbling towards my left side as if I was being pushed towards my left side. As I continued to stand up, I feel as if I was going to throw up. Laying down helps the best but i still feel like I have a headache and stomach ache. I did some research, it looks like it could possibly be vertigo however I don't feel any pain in or around my ear.
I have no signs of coughing, sneezing or sore throat. I have not consumed alcohol, I have not smoked tobacco or any other drug. Just the signs above, thank you!
I have no signs of coughing, sneezing or sore throat. I have not consumed alcohol, I have not smoked tobacco or any other drug. Just the signs above, thank you!
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello. I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Inner ear disorders are a common cause of vertigo such as that which you describe. Yes in their typical form such as Meniere's apart from vertigo there can be other symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss, but in everyday practice I get many patients without such symptoms.
The other possibility is a neurological condition such as stroke or tumors which can also manifest with vertigo. However I would lean more towards a inner ear issue because conditions like stroke would be unusual at your young age. Also in neurological cases there are usually other accompanying symptoms such as weakness in the limbs on one side, vision problems, difficulty coordinating movements.
So to conclude while I believe you should be checked by your physician for neurological signs you might have missed and for medication to alleviate symptoms if necessary, I believe nothing worrying will turn out most probably.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello. I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Inner ear disorders are a common cause of vertigo such as that which you describe. Yes in their typical form such as Meniere's apart from vertigo there can be other symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss, but in everyday practice I get many patients without such symptoms.
The other possibility is a neurological condition such as stroke or tumors which can also manifest with vertigo. However I would lean more towards a inner ear issue because conditions like stroke would be unusual at your young age. Also in neurological cases there are usually other accompanying symptoms such as weakness in the limbs on one side, vision problems, difficulty coordinating movements.
So to conclude while I believe you should be checked by your physician for neurological signs you might have missed and for medication to alleviate symptoms if necessary, I believe nothing worrying will turn out most probably.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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