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I remember feeling this way once for about 2 years ago or something like that, and it did go away without doing anything after couple of days. I didnt know what it was then.
This morning I felt it again; I woke up in the middle of the night feeling everything was spinning after turning in my bed. So I so got back to sleep. After waking up this morning and standing up, I had dizzines and my balance wasn't perfect. Also I had nausea. We was very very uncomfortable for about 2 hours. I did google my symptoms and found something for epley maneuver for bppv; and I did this 2 times and 90% of my symptoms disappears after 1-2 minutes. Now I dont have dizziness, no nausia; but my head is a little confused after this; some kind of anxiety.
Are BPPV normal in 30 years old and is this something I need to worry about ? .. will this resolve on its own ?
I have not had any injury to my head or anything else.
I remember feeling this way once for about 2 years ago or something like that, and it did go away without doing anything after couple of days. I didnt know what it was then.
This morning I felt it again; I woke up in the middle of the night feeling everything was spinning after turning in my bed. So I so got back to sleep. After waking up this morning and standing up, I had dizzines and my balance wasn't perfect. Also I had nausea. We was very very uncomfortable for about 2 hours. I did google my symptoms and found something for epley maneuver for bppv; and I did this 2 times and 90% of my symptoms disappears after 1-2 minutes. Now I dont have dizziness, no nausia; but my head is a little confused after this; some kind of anxiety.
Are BPPV normal in 30 years old and is this something I need to worry about ? .. will this resolve on its own ?
I have not had any injury to my head or anything else.
Brief Answer:
Yes, it would usually resolve on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query. I will try my best to help you.
1. According to your symptoms, you seem to be having benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. There is no exact reason for this to happen. It is a self-limiting condition and disappears after some time.
2. First, we need to check for the affected ear by doing Hallpike's test. Once, the affected ear is found out, then, a corrective procedure has to be done accordingly. Following which the individual has to rest in a semi-reclined position for a couple of days in order to reposition the otoliths.
3. The heaviness of the head would persist for a period of one week or two following Epley's maneuver.
4. My suggestion to you is to wait and watch for 3-4 days. If the symptoms do not improve, consult your doctor for a complete evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Yes, it would usually resolve on its own
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query. I will try my best to help you.
1. According to your symptoms, you seem to be having benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. There is no exact reason for this to happen. It is a self-limiting condition and disappears after some time.
2. First, we need to check for the affected ear by doing Hallpike's test. Once, the affected ear is found out, then, a corrective procedure has to be done accordingly. Following which the individual has to rest in a semi-reclined position for a couple of days in order to reposition the otoliths.
3. The heaviness of the head would persist for a period of one week or two following Epley's maneuver.
4. My suggestion to you is to wait and watch for 3-4 days. If the symptoms do not improve, consult your doctor for a complete evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Raju A.T
thank u very much.
Is this dangerous in any way ?
and can I do epley few times a day now for preventing this to come back, when it worked so well this time i did it on my own ?
I have had mild eustachian tube dysfunction for 12 years and keeping the symptoms away by using netipot and steam. In my opinion there seems to be no connection between this and the BPPV; am I right ?
2 years ago I remember getting this BPPV while showering at night; and when lying down everything got spinning.
Today I have tried, it seems to be worst when going from right side to lying on the left; everything spinns for a couple of seconds until it settles slowly.
Symptoms of BPPV occure while lying and rolling around in bed, but it is normal to feel this dizziness even when walking until its resolved right ?
last question ?
and stress trigger BPPV?
Is this dangerous in any way ?
and can I do epley few times a day now for preventing this to come back, when it worked so well this time i did it on my own ?
I have had mild eustachian tube dysfunction for 12 years and keeping the symptoms away by using netipot and steam. In my opinion there seems to be no connection between this and the BPPV; am I right ?
2 years ago I remember getting this BPPV while showering at night; and when lying down everything got spinning.
Today I have tried, it seems to be worst when going from right side to lying on the left; everything spinns for a couple of seconds until it settles slowly.
Symptoms of BPPV occure while lying and rolling around in bed, but it is normal to feel this dizziness even when walking until its resolved right ?
last question ?
and stress trigger BPPV?
Brief Answer:
BPPV is not a dangerous condition...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
1. No, BPPV is not a dangerous condition, it is usually self-limiting without any residual effects.
2. As a professional, I would not recommend you to do Epley's by yourself. But, you claim that the maneuver has been beneficial to you, hence, you can continue performing the same a couple of times more.
3. No, there is no relationship between BPPV and Eustachian tube dysfunction.
4. Feeling spinning around sensation while turning towards the left indicates BPPV of the left ear. So, you can try the Epley's maneuver for the left ear.
5. Yes, there would be residual vertigo on walking or with the head movements.
6. Yes, stress has been quoted as one of the commonest causes of BPPV/dizziness.
Hope this clarifies your doubts; wish you good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
BPPV is not a dangerous condition...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
1. No, BPPV is not a dangerous condition, it is usually self-limiting without any residual effects.
2. As a professional, I would not recommend you to do Epley's by yourself. But, you claim that the maneuver has been beneficial to you, hence, you can continue performing the same a couple of times more.
3. No, there is no relationship between BPPV and Eustachian tube dysfunction.
4. Feeling spinning around sensation while turning towards the left indicates BPPV of the left ear. So, you can try the Epley's maneuver for the left ear.
5. Yes, there would be residual vertigo on walking or with the head movements.
6. Yes, stress has been quoted as one of the commonest causes of BPPV/dizziness.
Hope this clarifies your doubts; wish you good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank u :) think I got almost every question answered now.
One last question:
Today the dizziness is gone, but i still feel a little bit full in my head; like a little foggy but without any dizziness and loss of balance; is this normal after this condition?
One last question:
Today the dizziness is gone, but i still feel a little bit full in my head; like a little foggy but without any dizziness and loss of balance; is this normal after this condition?
Brief Answer:
Post Epley's maneuver, the sensation of cloudy feeling would be there...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
Yes, a sensation of the cloudy feeling in the head would be there due to repositioning of the canalolith and irritation of the nerves innervating the semicircular canals. Proper bed rest following the maneuver can reduce the sensation.
Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Post Epley's maneuver, the sensation of cloudy feeling would be there...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
Yes, a sensation of the cloudy feeling in the head would be there due to repositioning of the canalolith and irritation of the nerves innervating the semicircular canals. Proper bed rest following the maneuver can reduce the sensation.
Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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