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What Causes Frequent Vertigo In An Elderly Person?
Question: I have a few issues that cause trouble with balance (superior canal dehesence, pernicious anemia and fibromyalgia). I'm 64 and until I was 59, I ran, did calisthenics and rode a bike 12-15 miles several times a week. I'd like to be more active. Now, I'm pretty unstable and fall rather frequently.
I fell about three weeks ago, got a scab on my skull, fell again a few days later and that is the wound I'm asking about. I just expected it to heal. But today I noticed that it is a little puffy and soft, around 2-3 inches in diameter. So...
I fell about three weeks ago, got a scab on my skull, fell again a few days later and that is the wound I'm asking about. I just expected it to heal. But today I noticed that it is a little puffy and soft, around 2-3 inches in diameter. So...
Brief Answer:
Most likely it is soft tissue hematoma over skull
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The vertigo is due to canal involvement and needs regular vertigo exercises and medication.
The injury to scalp or skull may be having superficial soft tissue injury with associated hematoma.
Resolution of such hematoma may cause softening.
Nothing to worry if there is no fever or infection at the site.
Take pain killers if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Most likely it is soft tissue hematoma over skull
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The vertigo is due to canal involvement and needs regular vertigo exercises and medication.
The injury to scalp or skull may be having superficial soft tissue injury with associated hematoma.
Resolution of such hematoma may cause softening.
Nothing to worry if there is no fever or infection at the site.
Take pain killers if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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