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What Causes Vertigo While Driving?
Question: Hello, good morning I am having vertigo attacks more often while driving. When I brush my teeth and brush my tongue i am very neauseated I feel like I am going to pass out.
I was a navy pilot injured in Afghanistan 4 years ago I am 50 years old in good health before the crash . Suffered head injury, multiple fractures
I was a navy pilot injured in Afghanistan 4 years ago I am 50 years old in good health before the crash . Suffered head injury, multiple fractures
Brief Answer:
Get evaluated by a neurologist and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Vertigo during driving is common in some person but if persists otherwise also then you may require some examination and investigation.
You should get your blood pressure measured.
Is there any history of hearing loss, loss of consciousness, vomiting, walking difficulties or motor weakness?
For treatment you may do vertigo exercises and take dizitac or vertin for few weeks.
If sympathetic persists get evaluated by a neurologist or ENT specialist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Get evaluated by a neurologist and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Vertigo during driving is common in some person but if persists otherwise also then you may require some examination and investigation.
You should get your blood pressure measured.
Is there any history of hearing loss, loss of consciousness, vomiting, walking difficulties or motor weakness?
For treatment you may do vertigo exercises and take dizitac or vertin for few weeks.
If sympathetic persists get evaluated by a neurologist or ENT specialist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you Doctor XXXXXXX To your question yes I lost consciousness for about 6 to 8 hours with initial incident . I have had vomiting off and on but constant neausea I will make an appointment with the neurologist when I return from travel in 2 weeks. Thanks for your help appreciate your time good night.
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist or an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are two possibilities
1) Head injury related damage to vestibular nerve leading to vertigo and nausea.
2) migraine headache or basilar migraine leading to symptoms.
You can get evaluated and take Flunarizine or cinnarizine or diphenhydramine for vertigo along with exercises.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist or an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are two possibilities
1) Head injury related damage to vestibular nerve leading to vertigo and nausea.
2) migraine headache or basilar migraine leading to symptoms.
You can get evaluated and take Flunarizine or cinnarizine or diphenhydramine for vertigo along with exercises.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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