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What Causes Constant Light-headedness And Head Pressure Feeling?

Posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017

Question: I am constantly lightheaded and head pressure feeling. Mostly happens with movement of head and walking. ENT stated ears and sinuses are clear. Brain MRI did not reveal any issues. Diagnose with BPPV 1 year ago.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
BPPV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.

In my opinion, you might be having BPPV itself. This is inner ear disease. In this disease, dizziness is seen with movement of head or change in head position.

Acute phase is treated with labyrinthine sedatives like Cinnarizine 25 mg twice daily for 1 to 2 weeks. Chronic phase is treated with vestibular rehabilitation exercises, epley's manouver and low salt diet.

Avoid driving or lifting heavy weight. Take adequate bed rest. All the medicines are prescription medicines, so I would advise you to consult with the doctor and get evaluated.

Hope my answers have helped you. Feel free to ask further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (3 days later)

I was seen by ENT doctor. Results were my ear are clear. However I still experience lightheadedness.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
consult neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
thanks for your follow up query.

If ear is clear and still dizziness persists consult with neurologist and cardiologist. Do vestibular rehabilitation exercises from ENT point of view. Check your blood pressure and serum electrolytes, blood sugar levels.

Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

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