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Can Cervical Spondylosis Cause Vertigo?
Question: Some times i feel every things are moving , when i move my head down & also other directions.
I am waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
I am waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon for this
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
The Sense of "Every thing moving, when you move your head" can happen due to lots of reasons
It can be due to Problem in you Inner Ear
It can be due to Problem in your Eighth Cranial Nerve
It can be due to Problem in Your Brain Stem
It can be due to Problem in Your Cerebrum
To Identify the Cause, we need to do
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
3. Rinne's Test
4. Weber's Test
5. Calorie Test
6. Hall Pike's Maneuver
7. Tests for Vestibular Function
etc
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon for this so that this condition may be further evaluated and we arrive at a treatment plan
If you have already consulted a Neurosurgeon, please share the reports with us so that we can have a look at those and help you
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon for this
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
The Sense of "Every thing moving, when you move your head" can happen due to lots of reasons
It can be due to Problem in you Inner Ear
It can be due to Problem in your Eighth Cranial Nerve
It can be due to Problem in Your Brain Stem
It can be due to Problem in Your Cerebrum
To Identify the Cause, we need to do
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
3. Rinne's Test
4. Weber's Test
5. Calorie Test
6. Hall Pike's Maneuver
7. Tests for Vestibular Function
etc
You have to consult a Neurosurgeon for this so that this condition may be further evaluated and we arrive at a treatment plan
If you have already consulted a Neurosurgeon, please share the reports with us so that we can have a look at those and help you
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I have taken X-ray of neck & found that there is a gap between bone no 5 & 6 . As per doctor advice it is a symptom of spondolities.
Please advice further.
Please advice further.
Brief Answer:
Cervical Spondylosis (as well as Spondylitis) can cause Vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Welcome Back
Cervical Spondylosis (as well as Spondylitis) can cause Vertigo by Compression of Vertebral Artery there by reduction in blood supply to the brain stem.
To Proceed Further we need to do
1. CT Angio of Carotids and Vertebral Arteries
2. DSA of Cerebral Circulation
I would request you to consult in person a Neurosurgeon in your place for further evaluation
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Cervical Spondylosis (as well as Spondylitis) can cause Vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Welcome Back
Cervical Spondylosis (as well as Spondylitis) can cause Vertigo by Compression of Vertebral Artery there by reduction in blood supply to the brain stem.
To Proceed Further we need to do
1. CT Angio of Carotids and Vertebral Arteries
2. DSA of Cerebral Circulation
I would request you to consult in person a Neurosurgeon in your place for further evaluation
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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