
What Causes Vertigo While Suffering From Flu?

Brief Answer:
Probably viral labrynthitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You have labrynthitis causing vertigo .
This is a viral infection and may follow a viral upper respiratory infection.
In addition to treatment of the upper respiratory infection, you should also take vestibular sedative like Betahistine hydrochloride.
You probably have fever which may be treated with paracetamol.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Probably viral labrynthitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You have labrynthitis causing vertigo .
This is a viral infection and may follow a viral upper respiratory infection.
In addition to treatment of the upper respiratory infection, you should also take vestibular sedative like Betahistine hydrochloride.
You probably have fever which may be treated with paracetamol.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thank you for your answer. How long does this last. I want to go back to flying.
Brief Answer:
Please see an ENT specialist and take treatment
Detailed Answer:
You should see an ENT doctor as soon as possible and start treatment as the vertigo without treatment would last longer.
Please see an ENT specialist and take treatment
Detailed Answer:
You should see an ENT doctor as soon as possible and start treatment as the vertigo without treatment would last longer.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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