What Causes Sudden Dizziness?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Friend fell down porch steps and bumped head. He has a bump and echo in one ear when speaking. The ear problem is on the opposite side from the bump on head. Slightly dizzy. Trouble staying awake but it is very late now.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CT scan required to rule out blood collection in the skull

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

The symptoms described by you seems to be alarming. A CT scan of the head has to be done to rule out either collection of blood or bleeding inside the skull and any fracture.

The earlier you do, it is better. Once, the neurological deficits sets in then treatment becomes difficult.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Naveen (15 minutes later)

Should he go to sleep? It is after 3 am. It is too icy here to go out.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I'm afraid, there should be no delay in consulting the doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for writing back

I would suggest you to consult the doctor at the earliest. The reason, we are not sure what’s happening in the brain. I would not take the risk of putting him to sleep, unless, we are sure everything is normal in the brain.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

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

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng