Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

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Question : Today....as I was standing , every time I turn my head to the left I lost all control I could see that everything was just disfigured. When I turn my head back to the right I was fine but again when I turned and looked to the left something was wrong

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
VBI (Vertebro-Basilar Insufficiency) must be ruled out first.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. From your symptoms, a Vertebro-Basilar insufficiency (VBI) should be ruled out first.

2. A Neck Doppler study or an MRA (Angiogram) with Cervical Spine Imaging will help. A general examination would also be advisable.

3. You should get a direct examination done as soon as possible.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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