What Causes Dizziness While Turning Head To Side Ways?

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

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Question : I am a 32 year old, 250 lb. male who has mild dizziness when I turn my head to the side and has pressure between my eyes. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
BPPV or Cervical Spondylitis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

The symptoms described by you could be related to either cervical spondylitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The pressure between the eyes may be secondary to sinusitis.

Consult a good doctor for a thorough examination of the neck, nose and ear. Also, you will require an X-ray of paranasal sinuses and cervical spine for the confirmation of the diagnosis. BPPV has to be ruled out with Hallpike's maneuver,

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen (4 hours later)

I also am having trouble bending my neck backwards, as if to look up at something. Is this a sign of cervical spondylitis? What remedies can I try to allieviate this problem? Will it go away on its own, or will I need medication or surgery to correct the problem? Please advise...

Answered by Dr. Naveen (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it could be a sign of cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Yes, it could be a sign of cervical spondylitis. I would suggest you to consult your doctor, get an X-ray of cervical spine done to look for any problem with the vertebral bones.

If found positive for spondylitis or any neck spasm is noticed (during examination), you will require pain relievers, with muscle relaxants with or without neck physiotherapy.

Surgery is only required if there is any disc related issues.

I wish you good health and good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju