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What Causes Recurring Dizziness?
I have had episodes of dizziness over the last 3-4 years. Usually lasting not longer than 24hrs. Taking meclizine helps. Most recently, it came on and has been on and off for the past week. I have had an Eplley maneuver done,but to no avail. I had two incidents of minor head trauma in the past 3 years and MRIs were negative for any bleeding on the brain. However, the vertigo preceded both of these incidents. I also have a family history of pernicious anemia. My cbc is normal,and further tests for lack of intrinsic factor haven t been done. I have had a h/o swimmers ear. I am an avid tennis player and perspire profusely, but usually have water with me,and still sweat profusely. BP is 110/85.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Hello,
You have a history of minor head trauma, pernicious anemia & swimmer's ears. Presently you have recurring episodes of dizziness since you had head trauma it can be due to labyrinthine concussions (positional vertigo, vestibular nerve injury, damage to saccule or utricle).
Avoid going into swimming pools until you are completely treated. Getting AOM, acute otitis will only trigger the symptoms.
Take vitamin B12 rich diet along with folic acid & minerals. Get pernicious anemia treated, neglect will only trigger neurological disorders.
Other causes for dizziness can be anxiety, stress, migraine or emotional/Psychological factors. Stay away from these & do regular exercises. Take adequate sleep. Stay well hydrated.
Visit an ENT & get physically examined. Get X-Ray PNS & audiometry test done to rule out any hearing disorders. Recurrent dizziness is commonly due to positional vertigo.
Avoid driving & get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You have a history of minor head trauma, pernicious anemia & swimmer's ears. Presently you have recurring episodes of dizziness since you had head trauma it can be due to labyrinthine concussions (positional vertigo, vestibular nerve injury, damage to saccule or utricle).
Avoid going into swimming pools until you are completely treated. Getting AOM, acute otitis will only trigger the symptoms.
Take vitamin B12 rich diet along with folic acid & minerals. Get pernicious anemia treated, neglect will only trigger neurological disorders.
Other causes for dizziness can be anxiety, stress, migraine or emotional/Psychological factors. Stay away from these & do regular exercises. Take adequate sleep. Stay well hydrated.
Visit an ENT & get physically examined. Get X-Ray PNS & audiometry test done to rule out any hearing disorders. Recurrent dizziness is commonly due to positional vertigo.
Avoid driving & get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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