Good Evening My Wife And I Are Having The Same

Posted on Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Question: Good evening my wife and I are having the same symptoms went to local doctors they say it’s vertigo but we feel as if it’s something else is there something that can give me and my wife the same symptoms but acts like vertigo

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, more details are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

There are many medical conditions that can cause vertigo as a symptom.

More details are needed to help me through the diagnosis.

Do you have any other symptoms?

Have you done any examination?

Do you use any medication?

Have you measured the blood pressure?

Vertigo is usually caused by inner ear problems.

This is related to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

If this diagnosis is confirmed I may recommend over the counter medication such as Meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert).

Awaiting for your answer to help you better.

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

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 hours later)

Thanks for responding doctor yes ma’am nausea light headed some vomiting mostly dry heaving yes been to physician said blood normal eating habits are fine go to bathroom normally wife same way except she has more dizziness

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably vertigo due to inner ear problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

At this point I have to agree with your doctor that your symptoms may be related to vertigo due to inner ear problems.

The normal blood analysis excludes many other possible causes.

I also recommend to do a MRI for further evaluation.

Meanwhile, I would recommend you to take the medication Meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert).

It is an over the counter option to treat vertigo and nausea.

I also recommend to reduce salt intake in the diet.

If the symptoms continue I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj