Feeling Dizzy After ENG Test. Normal?

Posted on Mon, 30 Sep 2013

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Question : I had a dizzy/audiology exam today. They gave me the ENG test. I must say that I was close to 100% when I arrived this morning. After that particular exam I'm even more dizzy. I feel like I'm back at the levels that I were over a month ago. Is this normal after that exam? How long will this last? I'm starting to feel as though I should not have taken this exam.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dizziness known to occur after ENG exam.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing int to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Electronystagmography (ENG) is a test that is done to evaluate vertigo or dizziness. There is dizziness during and for a while after the exam. The fact that there is dizziness confirms that your vestibular system in ear is stimulated and functioning.

Some people are out of the ENG dizziness in a few hours following the exam while in some it can take a bit longer, say 2-3 days. Please dont worry but do not do any high risk activities till you are out of it.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back in case of doubts.

Dr.Vivek.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar