Suggest Treatment For Spinning Head And Sleeplessness

Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2014

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Question : Hello Dr.

Need advice for symptom: sudden spinning head (very intense, strong) for few minutes with some continuous sound in right ear and I have to sit down can't walk during this.

Happened 3 times in morning during 45 min. but after I took sleep for couple of hours it has happened only once till this time.

I am not sure if it have caused due to sleeplessness as I had to take care my newborn on last two nights and couldn't sleep properly.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Related to minor ear problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and would like to reassure you that these are not suggestive of any serious problem.

The most likely underlying cause could be a mild illness of ear, where dizziness can occur along with sound in ear (tinnitus). These symptoms usually subside on own in a few days. If spinning is intense, you can take betahistine tablets for relief of symptoms.

Lack of sleep is not the cause, however, it may have aggravated the current symptoms.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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