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Does Laminectomy Cause Severe Vertigo?

I had L4,L5 lamonectomy in june, for the third time, second in a year. Ever since the latest back surgery, I have developed vertigo, and it is pretty severe. I ve had 5 episodes since june. Is there a connection between the two. Has back surgery caused me to develop veritgo?
posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query are wondering if laminectomy cause severe vertigo can occur due to many reasons like middle ear infection , some kind of growth in middle ear or fluid in middle ear ( Meniere's disease ) . You should not ignore this , because sometimes the condition get complicated. But it can also occur due to post surgery complication so consult your surgeon also. I would suggest you to start with antibiotics, steroids and labrynthine sedatives for 5 to 7 weeks. you should go for vestibular rehabilitation exercises. You should consult with your ENT specialist and get evaluated. Doctor may order audiometry test and tuning fork test and treat it accordingly. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Laminectomy Cause Severe Vertigo?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query are wondering if laminectomy cause severe vertigo can occur due to many reasons like middle ear infection , some kind of growth in middle ear or fluid in middle ear ( Meniere s disease ) . You should not ignore this , because sometimes the condition get complicated. But it can also occur due to post surgery complication so consult your surgeon also. I would suggest you to start with antibiotics, steroids and labrynthine sedatives for 5 to 7 weeks. you should go for vestibular rehabilitation exercises. You should consult with your ENT specialist and get evaluated. Doctor may order audiometry test and tuning fork test and treat it accordingly. Avoid touching and pricking it with any sharp object. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari