What Causes Episodes Of Dizziness And Nausea?

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015

Question: Male 20, for the past 5 days ive been geting dizzy of and on. Like ill be fine for a little while and then bam . It feels like i cant keep my eyes focused and they are rattling everywhere . Also hapoens with fast movements . Also ive been getting nauseous on and off as well . I do get anxiety a lot but theres nothing that i would have anxiety about to have caused it . Is this serious?

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
BPPV, see ENT specialist for canalith repositioning

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to HCM

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this. Kindly provide some information like it's it associated with some particular movement. Have you had ear problem in the past. How long you have been facing this problem.

Based on the information, it may be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, it may go away on its own within a few weeks or months. But, to help relieve BPPV sooner, i would suggest you to see ENT specialist they will treat you with a series of movements known as the canalith repositioning procedure.

I would have treated you with anti vertigo agent like betahistine, on examination.

Hope this helped.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (43 minutes later)

Im kind of a hypochondriac so im fearing that it is a brain tumor . My eyes are a little foggy as well. And this had been happening since friday

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
nothing serious from the information provided.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good to hear from you.

Do not panic, from the provided information, I don't think it is anything serious. But if you are anxious and have doubt in your head, it is better to see ENT specialist to clarify your doubt.

Hope this helps.
Relax. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (18 hours later)

Ok ive just kinda felt nauseous and dizzy and really sleepy. And a small headache. Ever since my grnadmother passed from a brain tumor i felt like ive had one over the years

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
do not panic, relax and consult ENT specialist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As said earlier do not panic, relax and it is better to see ENT specialist for evaluation.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina