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Experiencing Vertigo Problem, Having Shingles. Is It Possible The Shingles Are Contributing To Vertigo?

I am experiencing Vertigo problems, a couple of years ago I had a severe case that put me in the hospital. Right now it has just started in the past couple of days. I am also still recovering from Shingles I got about a month ago, is it possible the shingles are contributing to my vertigo?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

Shingles are not the cause of your vertigo.

It is most probably due to the same reason, which caused vertigo a couple of years ago. the most likely cause of recurrent vertigo is BPPV-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is usually due to a dysfunction of the ear.

You can take betahistine tablets at present. If symptoms persist, please consult an ENT doctor.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Experiencing Vertigo Problem, Having Shingles. Is It Possible The Shingles Are Contributing To Vertigo?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Shingles are not the cause of your vertigo. It is most probably due to the same reason, which caused vertigo a couple of years ago. the most likely cause of recurrent vertigo is BPPV-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is usually due to a dysfunction of the ear. You can take betahistine tablets at present. If symptoms persist, please consult an ENT doctor. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/