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What Causes Dizziness And Nausea After Standing Up Too Quickly?
Brief Answer:
It sounds like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
this situation is probably what we call "benign paroxysmal positional vertigo" (BPPV). BPPV commonly presents with dizziness and nausea that last for seconds (usually) and always follows the movement of the head. No movement, no symptoms.
An ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist may diagnose BPPV and exclude other potential (less common) causes.
The best treatment for BPPV is canalith repositioning which means that some particles that flow freely in the inner ear fluid may impair the ear's ability to detect movements and may cause the symptoms. The ENT specialist will have to do this treatment once or twice and the symptoms will usually be gone.
I hope I've helped!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
It sounds like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
this situation is probably what we call "benign paroxysmal positional vertigo" (BPPV). BPPV commonly presents with dizziness and nausea that last for seconds (usually) and always follows the movement of the head. No movement, no symptoms.
An ENT (ear-nose-throat) specialist may diagnose BPPV and exclude other potential (less common) causes.
The best treatment for BPPV is canalith repositioning which means that some particles that flow freely in the inner ear fluid may impair the ear's ability to detect movements and may cause the symptoms. The ENT specialist will have to do this treatment once or twice and the symptoms will usually be gone.
I hope I've helped!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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