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Hello Doctor, I Have Been Facing Dizziness And Neck Pain
Question: Hello Doctor,
I have been facing dizziness and Neck pain since one month now. To be honest I have had these very little dizziness since years as I had history of ear infections also in childhood.
But I can recall the sudden spike in symptoms has started after I had my last hair wash in Saloon. I can recall they made my neck hyper extended backward in awkward position for 10 minutes during hair wash.
Initially I thought may be I am not sleeping well but neck pain come and go even today. I went to physician ,she said nothing to worry as she didn't think there is any thing serous.
She referred me to Balance and Dizziness center as she thought this can be due to inner ear or neck issue. I have yet to make an appointment with them.
But I read few days back about beauty stroke symptoms. Please see below think..
https://www.self.com/story/what-is-beauty-parlor-stroke-syndrome .
I am concerned about this now, I ask my physician if I have Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection, She said please don't read internet etc. I asked her to order me ultrasound she said no need.
I am worried, will i get stroke soon or what is the possibility that I have Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection from hair wash. Its one month now, still symptoms come and go. Please guide me, I am at USA and here we can't go to doctor without referral or appointment. Thanks
I have been facing dizziness and Neck pain since one month now. To be honest I have had these very little dizziness since years as I had history of ear infections also in childhood.
But I can recall the sudden spike in symptoms has started after I had my last hair wash in Saloon. I can recall they made my neck hyper extended backward in awkward position for 10 minutes during hair wash.
Initially I thought may be I am not sleeping well but neck pain come and go even today. I went to physician ,she said nothing to worry as she didn't think there is any thing serous.
She referred me to Balance and Dizziness center as she thought this can be due to inner ear or neck issue. I have yet to make an appointment with them.
But I read few days back about beauty stroke symptoms. Please see below think..
https://www.self.com/story/what-is-beauty-parlor-stroke-syndrome .
I am concerned about this now, I ask my physician if I have Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection, She said please don't read internet etc. I asked her to order me ultrasound she said no need.
I am worried, will i get stroke soon or what is the possibility that I have Cervical (Carotid or Vertebral) Artery Dissection from hair wash. Its one month now, still symptoms come and go. Please guide me, I am at USA and here we can't go to doctor without referral or appointment. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Hii. Please don't panic and don't read the internet also as explained by yo
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Please don't panic and don't read the internet also as explained by your doctor. Carotid and vertebral artery cannot get dissected by hyperextension of neck. If it has been damaged or dissected then you had become unconscious and not even able to sit and do your normal activities. The cause of your giddiness should be ruled out. Giddiness may be due to high blood pressure, sugar, any cardiac, neurological or ear cause. You should consult a Medicine doctor and an ENT surgeon. Medicine doctor will check your blood pressure,sugar,ecg and if needed an echocardiogram. Ent physician will check your ear. In middle ear infection patient may have giddiness if it is involving the balance system. In many patients the movement of the calcium crystals in balance system can cause similar giddiness while hyperextending the neck. So you will need to have hearing tests,some tests to detect abnormality of the balance system and cerebellar tests. After all these check up we can easily come to a diagnosis and accordingly treatment should start. Don't panic by reading odd things from internet. Go through the above guidelines and review.
Hii. Please don't panic and don't read the internet also as explained by yo
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Please don't panic and don't read the internet also as explained by your doctor. Carotid and vertebral artery cannot get dissected by hyperextension of neck. If it has been damaged or dissected then you had become unconscious and not even able to sit and do your normal activities. The cause of your giddiness should be ruled out. Giddiness may be due to high blood pressure, sugar, any cardiac, neurological or ear cause. You should consult a Medicine doctor and an ENT surgeon. Medicine doctor will check your blood pressure,sugar,ecg and if needed an echocardiogram. Ent physician will check your ear. In middle ear infection patient may have giddiness if it is involving the balance system. In many patients the movement of the calcium crystals in balance system can cause similar giddiness while hyperextending the neck. So you will need to have hearing tests,some tests to detect abnormality of the balance system and cerebellar tests. After all these check up we can easily come to a diagnosis and accordingly treatment should start. Don't panic by reading odd things from internet. Go through the above guidelines and review.
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Dr. Kampana
Thanks Doctor for the reply.
I have checked my BP and Sugar and it was normal. I have taken my appointment with E&T doctor but it is on May 16th earliest aviliable. Till then please guide me on thing.
As mention in so many article on Internet about Beauty Stroke Syndrome, where where women in California went for a hair cut and during washing her hair , neck was hyper extended.
After four weeks she had stroke which was later confirmed that due to arotid and vertebral artery dissection. I know this is very rare but it can be possibility.
Please see: https://www.self.com/story/what-is-beauty-parlor-stroke-syndrome
Would you think in my case it is possible that due to tear in artery blood clot is still there inside me and this can transfer to brain and cause stroke. I live in fear since one month.
My current symptoms are constant neck pain and dizziness which keep on increasing and decreasing throughout day. I got neck pain and these symptoms following day of my hair wash around 30 days back.
Also please guide me how long body take to heal any tear in artery blood if any.
Thanks
I have checked my BP and Sugar and it was normal. I have taken my appointment with E&T doctor but it is on May 16th earliest aviliable. Till then please guide me on thing.
As mention in so many article on Internet about Beauty Stroke Syndrome, where where women in California went for a hair cut and during washing her hair , neck was hyper extended.
After four weeks she had stroke which was later confirmed that due to arotid and vertebral artery dissection. I know this is very rare but it can be possibility.
Please see: https://www.self.com/story/what-is-beauty-parlor-stroke-syndrome
Would you think in my case it is possible that due to tear in artery blood clot is still there inside me and this can transfer to brain and cause stroke. I live in fear since one month.
My current symptoms are constant neck pain and dizziness which keep on increasing and decreasing throughout day. I got neck pain and these symptoms following day of my hair wash around 30 days back.
Also please guide me how long body take to heal any tear in artery blood if any.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Hii. There were some news in internet about what you mentioned. Please don'
Detailed Answer:
Hii. There were some news in internet about what you mentioned. Please don't get panick in those news. Any sort of forceful violent neck trauma can cause similar symptoms. I hope those violent neck trauma doesn't happen in beauty parlour. So lead stress free life and enjoy the services of a parlor. Follow the guidelines and consult a Ent surgeon and Medicine doctor.
Hii. There were some news in internet about what you mentioned. Please don'
Detailed Answer:
Hii. There were some news in internet about what you mentioned. Please don't get panick in those news. Any sort of forceful violent neck trauma can cause similar symptoms. I hope those violent neck trauma doesn't happen in beauty parlour. So lead stress free life and enjoy the services of a parlor. Follow the guidelines and consult a Ent surgeon and Medicine doctor.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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