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Why Am I Feeling Lightheaded And Slightly Imbalanced?

hello, I am a 19 year old female, around 5"9. About 3 weeks ago I experienced lightheadness and felt slightly imbalanced when moving around. After a week, my balance regained itself, however I then developed a feeling of pain in my head which lasted for about 2/3 days. Initially i found that when sleeping, It went away, then came back in the afternoon. however, although it doesn't effect my sleeping, It is evident in the mornings too. Although, when at work, it shows no presence at all. I'm beginning to get concerned as now I have pain in my temple and right side of my head. I can still function, i've tried taking paracetamol which helped initially, now it is less effective. what could it be??
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the detailed description of your symptoms. It is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis without clinical examination.

However, the most likely cause of your symptoms could be peripheral vertigo due to BPPV, which is due to inner ear dysfunction.

The other cause could be migraine with vertigo.

Both these conditions can be treated with medicines and hence, there is no need to worry.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Why Am I Feeling Lightheaded And Slightly Imbalanced?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the detailed description of your symptoms. It is difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis without clinical examination. However, the most likely cause of your symptoms could be peripheral vertigo due to BPPV, which is due to inner ear dysfunction. The other cause could be migraine with vertigo. Both these conditions can be treated with medicines and hence, there is no need to worry. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/