What Causes Vertigo While Suffering From Flu?

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

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Question : I had the flu which in turn turned into vertigo. I am a flight attendant. Why do I still feel like I have heat rays shooting off my body & weak. Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably viral labrynthitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
You have labrynthitis causing vertigo .
This is a viral infection and may follow a viral upper respiratory infection.
In addition to treatment of the upper respiratory infection, you should also take vestibular sedative like Betahistine hydrochloride.
You probably have fever which may be treated with paracetamol.
Wish you a quick recovery.

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

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. How long does this last. I want to go back to flying.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please see an ENT specialist and take treatment

Detailed Answer:
You should see an ENT doctor as soon as possible and start treatment as the vertigo without treatment would last longer.

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