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What Causes Vertigo And Swelling In The Neck?

A couple of months ago, I had vertigo for a few days, followed by balance problems. My head didn t feel clear and I had pressure in my head. I did eventually go to the doctor and they took blood, and the results came back normal. My head still is not clear. For the last week, my neck has ached and yesterday, I noticed that my neck seemed a little swollen. My thyroid was normal a few weeks ago when the doctor sent in the lab work. I have no energy. Other than send in blood work, my doctor didn t come up with anything wrong, but I don t feel well.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019
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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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What Causes Vertigo And Swelling In The Neck?

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