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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Question: Suffering from vertigo. Believe it is BPPV. Recently had flu. 36 hours dizzy. Do I need medication or is this self correcting? How long does this condition generally last?
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having Vestibular Neuronitis or rhinosinusitis .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having
Vestibular Neuronitis or rhinosinusitis . BPPV is less likely .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Consult ENT Specialist for Ear Nose Throat examination .
Yes , you do require symptomatic medications for vertigo which are prescription drugs. Most patients recover from severe vertigo and imbalance within 1 week.
Till then , use
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night &
continue advils after meal .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo

Brief Answer: You are most probably having Vestibular Neuronitis or rhinosinusitis . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having Vestibular Neuronitis or rhinosinusitis . BPPV is less likely . If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice Consult ENT Specialist for Ear Nose Throat examination . Yes , you do require symptomatic medications for vertigo which are prescription drugs. Most patients recover from severe vertigo and imbalance within 1 week. Till then , use Steam Inhalation twice daily, Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily , Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night & continue advils after meal . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.