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Is Vertigo A Neurological Or Otorhinolaryngological Disorder?

Posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017

Question: Who would be best to see for vertigo symptoms, ENT or neuro, keep in mind i had temporal lobectomy 6 yrs ago for complex partial seizures

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
In view of previous surgery and seizures, neurologist will be preferable as against to ENT specialist for vertigo.
Sometimes, complex partial seizures may manifest as vertigo.
Get examined and evaluated.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 minutes later)

Thanks i have appt with my neurologist next week but have been feeling bad today so reaching out to all drs that i can. I have a headache and it felt like if i close my eyes i might feel better but when my eyes are closed i have spinning sensation. Ive already been experiencin brief episodes of room spinning or shifting but now i sometimes feel like im spinning too. Any insight you provide would be greatly appreciated, thanks :) XXXX

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You can take betahistine (16 mg thrice daily) or cinnarizine(20 mg twice daily) for vertigo.
Take pain killer like naproxen or aceclofenac for headache.
Sometimes, Migraine headache presents with vertigo too.
Take timely food and avoid extreme neck movements.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
neurologist

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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 hours later)

I also have noticed a sort of fluttering in my heart beat during or after spinning/dizzy episode, is that indicative of vertigo via CPS manifestation?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get an ecg and evaluated by cardiologist too

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
In case of such cardiac manifestation, ecg is mandatory.
Cardiac syncope can be a cause of dizziness too.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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