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What Causes Recurring Vertigo Episodes And Dizziness?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2015

Question: Hi, I am plagued by recurring vertigo episodes. I use Vertin to help quell the dizziness. But I would like some help in managing the condition over a long term. Are there any experts or clinics I can consult in the Whitefield, XXXXXXX area?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can consult professor Dr Mahadevaiah

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for query .

I have read your query , review your medication & understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are having Meniere's disease or BPPV .

In my opinion , you will need complete ENT evaluation , examination & investigation to get relief .

I am not aware of good ENT surgeons around that part of the city. But for this problem, I would recommend you consult Professor Dr Mahadevaiah at Mahadevaiah ENT care center , SN 78 , Madiwala , Bengaluru .

You will life style modification for acidity .
Continue vertin for vertigo & antacid rekool d .
Avoid excess tea , coffee , salt , spicy & freid food .

Hope this information helpful .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Dr Karade, Thank you for the reference of Dr Mahadeviah. I will consult him, though his clinic seems to be a little far from my residence.

My follow-up question would be regarding the prescription of Vertin, whenever I have an episode. I currently feel quite all right with Vertin 8MG or sometimes 16 mg. But I end up eating it almost every two three days, whenever the vertigo strikes. I feel distinctly better after eating a pill. Will continuous use of Vertin be harmful to me in the long run? Is it safe? Any effects that I should be aware of?

An ENT specialist I had consulted earlier had okayed the use of Vertin, saying its alright to pop a 8mg pill everyday, if need be. Is it okay?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vertin is safe at 8mg / 16mg dose .

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for follow up query .

Vertin is safe at 8mg / 16mg dose .

Few side effects in 1/100 patient are headaches , indigestion & nausea .

These may be reduced by taking vertin with food .

Hope this information helpful .

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E