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Consistent Dizziness Over Weeks, Temporary Relief With Betahistine Drug. Is It Related To Bppv?
Hi .. i have been having mild to severe dizziness from past few days , I have consulted a doctor and I have been prescribed betahistine drug. We that I have some relief but it recurs if I dont take or delay the medicine for even a few hours. Please advice if this is bppv related or what sort of specialist is need to consult
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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Thanks for using the HCM. I am happy to address your questions, BPPV is due to a disturbance within the inner ear. The inner ear has fluid-filled tubes called semicircular canals. The canals are very sensitive to movement of the fluid, which occurs as you change position. The fluid movement allows your brain to interpret your body's position and maintain your balance. The spinning sensation and dizziness is usually triggered by moving the head, often starts suddenly, lasts a few seconds to minutes. The most effective treatment are exercises (as advised by your clinician) that can readjust your response to head movements. Medications like antihistamines (betahistine) may be prescribed to relieve the spinning sensations. To prevent your symptoms from getting worse during episodes of vertigo, avoid the positions that trigger it. Benign positional vertigo is uncomfortable, but usually improves with time. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks
Thanks for using the HCM. I am happy to address your questions, BPPV is due to a disturbance within the inner ear. The inner ear has fluid-filled tubes called semicircular canals. The canals are very sensitive to movement of the fluid, which occurs as you change position. The fluid movement allows your brain to interpret your body's position and maintain your balance. The spinning sensation and dizziness is usually triggered by moving the head, often starts suddenly, lasts a few seconds to minutes. The most effective treatment are exercises (as advised by your clinician) that can readjust your response to head movements. Medications like antihistamines (betahistine) may be prescribed to relieve the spinning sensations. To prevent your symptoms from getting worse during episodes of vertigo, avoid the positions that trigger it. Benign positional vertigo is uncomfortable, but usually improves with time. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks
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