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What Causes Giddiness And Problem While Getting Up From Sleep?
Question: XXXXXXX my wife is experiencing giddiness and it creates problem when she has to get up from sleep as well. This is happening from last one week and hence I rushed her to XXXXXXX Asia hospital and met a normal physician who advised us few medication and yoga for reducing stress as well.
My wife wasn't able to continue the medication since it induced a lot of sleep and drowsiness for her. She stopped it in between on Feb 16 since Feb 17 was a festival and then tried to take it yesterday and gets the same problem of drowsiness if the tablet is taken.
The tablet given was Stugeron Forte tablet and she was advised to take the tablet twice a day.
I called the doctor yesterday evening and she advised to consult an ENT surgeon for further diagnosis.
My wife wasn't able to continue the medication since it induced a lot of sleep and drowsiness for her. She stopped it in between on Feb 16 since Feb 17 was a festival and then tried to take it yesterday and gets the same problem of drowsiness if the tablet is taken.
The tablet given was Stugeron Forte tablet and she was advised to take the tablet twice a day.
I called the doctor yesterday evening and she advised to consult an ENT surgeon for further diagnosis.
Brief Answer:
This could be BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be BPPV. That is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. As the name indicates its benign and harmless.
I recommend the following.
1) She needs to evaluated by doing certain clinical tests for vestibular system.
2) Repositioning exercises which are effective treatment for BPPV and medications are temporary solution and tend to cause sedation. Consult an ENT doctor for vestibular tests and repositioning exercises.
3) Tablet betahistine 8 mg can taken three times a day for relief.
She will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish her a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
This could be BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be BPPV. That is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. As the name indicates its benign and harmless.
I recommend the following.
1) She needs to evaluated by doing certain clinical tests for vestibular system.
2) Repositioning exercises which are effective treatment for BPPV and medications are temporary solution and tend to cause sedation. Consult an ENT doctor for vestibular tests and repositioning exercises.
3) Tablet betahistine 8 mg can taken three times a day for relief.
She will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish her a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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