What Causes Dizziness While Bending Backwards?

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015

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Mon, 21 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : I get dizzy when I tip my head back, Im sure its not an inner ear problem, I've had this symptom for months. I'm a practicing dentist and only fell this dizziness when I look up sharply.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are experiencing is typical for cervical spondyloarthrosis, which is a common findings in patients your age (especially in surgeons, dentists etc.).

However, if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work
- ecg
- spine x ray
- audiogram
- head ct scan

Meanwhile I would suggest to avoid looking up to sharply or make fast head movements.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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