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What Causes Dizziness And Tightness In The Head When Lying Down Flat?
Hello, the following started last year but has become very frequent recently..... when I lie down flat on my back my eyes cross and i go dizzy and a tightness appears in my head. When i sit up and shake my head it goes away. My blood pressure has been controlled for 14yrs now and i have been on meds for that time. I am 48. I have developed a ringing in my ears. thanks Cat
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have dizziness and tightness in the head when lying down flat . Well there can be many reasons for vertigo , bu the most common is anxiety and the other Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are ear infection , hypoglycemia , anemia , meniere's disease , migraine and alteration in he blood circulation . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like rotatory chair test , head movement test , posturography and CT scan . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , sedatives , antibiotics like gentamycin and recommend balance therapy , vestibular or physiotherapy . For now do not bend forward and drink green tea thrice a day . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for head problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have dizziness and tightness in the head when lying down flat . Well there can be many reasons for vertigo , bu the most common is anxiety and the other Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are ear infection , hypoglycemia , anemia , meniere's disease , migraine and alteration in he blood circulation . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like rotatory chair test , head movement test , posturography and CT scan . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , sedatives , antibiotics like gentamycin and recommend balance therapy , vestibular or physiotherapy . For now do not bend forward and drink green tea thrice a day . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for head problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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