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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo, Severe Dizziness And Heavy Feeling Of Body
Hello, I recently went to the emergency room and was diagnosed and prescribed with treatment for vertigo. However, after taking two doses of treatment, my vertigo symptoms have increased to the point I get extremely dizzy when I attempt to stand and my entire body feels heavy and I m whoozy. Should I contact my doctor or return to the emergency room?
Thu, 14 May 2015
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It may be best to return to the emergency room for assessment.
Vertigo is most often related to conditions of the inner ear - (1) BPPV, (2) meniere's disease (3) vestibular neuronitis
Though uncomfortable and distressing, none of these are life threatening.
There are different treatment options for each so you may need to reassessed to determine the exact cause and initiate treatment.
I hope this helps
It may be best to return to the emergency room for assessment.
Vertigo is most often related to conditions of the inner ear - (1) BPPV, (2) meniere's disease (3) vestibular neuronitis
Though uncomfortable and distressing, none of these are life threatening.
There are different treatment options for each so you may need to reassessed to determine the exact cause and initiate treatment.
I hope this helps
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