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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Acid Reflux And Vertigo

I have had vertigo for a long time. In December 2014 I got a new knee, RH. About a month later I was going down our outside stairs. I missed a stair and fell forward, landing on the laundry basket I was carrying. My stomach has always bothered me, and I have had acid reflux problems forever. From time to time my lower left quadrant by stomach would really hurt. The pain radiating around to my back, gripping my upper body like it was trying to shut off my breathing. As always the doctors (no offense) usually hear what they want to. So regardless I ve had so many MRI s and testing, I ve had my gall bladder removed and lung tests, heart tests, I was even sent to the ER thinking I was having another heart attack. So I would like an unbiased opinion, what do you think About my story. Ted.
posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Hi,

•     Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on the right cause. You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.

Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.

Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Acid Reflux And Vertigo

Hi, •     Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on the right cause. You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back. Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon