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What Causes Vertigo In Cold Weather?
My primary care doctor prescribed Allegra several years ago to help with mild vertigo. My question is my current employment has exposed me to the extreme cold weather we have had over the past few weeks. Does cold weather cause an instability do to my vertigo? Is there a relationship between outdoor cold and slipping/falling or unsteady walking.
Fri, 16 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, it has relation to the cold virus but not to environment cold so please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [ENT] and to confirm do [Electronystagmography (ENG)] and MRI scan.
2) Discuss with your Doctor about [Canalith repositioning] and you need to do this exercise at home regularly.
Do follow few preventive steps like this:
1) Be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
2) Sit down immediately when you feel dizzy.
3) Use good lighting if you get up at night.
4) Walk with a cane for stability if you're at risk of falling.
5) Work closely with your treating doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, it has relation to the cold virus but not to environment cold so please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [ENT] and to confirm do [Electronystagmography (ENG)] and MRI scan.
2) Discuss with your Doctor about [Canalith repositioning] and you need to do this exercise at home regularly.
Do follow few preventive steps like this:
1) Be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
2) Sit down immediately when you feel dizzy.
3) Use good lighting if you get up at night.
4) Walk with a cane for stability if you're at risk of falling.
5) Work closely with your treating doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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