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What Causes Vertigo While Suffering From High BP?
Hello..my nother is diabetic since 2011. Her age is 60. In 2014 she was hospitalised for loss of conciousness, owing to electolyte imbalance..from which she recovered slowly.. Now..she is generally fine but complains of virtigo specilly when sleeping.. Blood sugar..on medication varies from 80 to 120 fasting and 150 to 250 1.30h after meals. She also has high bp and is taking medicine for the same Pls advise
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Hi,
• Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on right cause.
You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection.
Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.
Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
• Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on right cause.
You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection.
Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.
Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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