I am 56 years old. I feels giddy when I get up. I can not lay either on bed or good. As my left side head touch ground or bed I feels giddy. What is the reason and treatment.
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Hello� You have not mentioned� whether you have Hypertension� ,DIABETES, Or any other problems.� Any blood tests done like PPBS,Thyroid function� tests,complete haemogram .Any history of head injury or neurological� problem?� Dizziness�can be due to generalised weakness,Cardiovascular ,neurological or Ear-brain-balance problem. Medicines will be needed to stop the sensation. Unfortunately Lybrate doesn't allow prescription of medicines in open forum. Vertigo is a medical term which describes a sense of rotation even while stationary.It can often be confused with lightheadedness, generalised weakness,dizziness�. Vertigo may be caused by problems in your peripheral (Ear &balance mechanism inside ear known as the vestibular system)or central nervous system. A complete checkup is required to isolate the cause. Peripheral vestibular� system causing vertigo symptoms may need initial medications to stabilise followed by Vestibular Rehabilitation� exercises. A good quality� of life can be achieved if properly managed. Basic investigations: A Pure tone audiometry� and tympanometry� can detect any problem in the ear nerves and tympanic membrane pressure (both of which can be abnormal in case of ear diseases) An Xray of the Cervical Spine (AP /Lat/Lat-oblique to check for cervical spondylitis CT brain and a complete� haemogram� are some of the baseline tests needed for a good evaluation� of vertigo. A cause of vertigo often difficult to diagnose is� BPPV Benign Paroxysmal� positional vertigo BPPV can be treated with Epleys manoeuvre� and Vestibular� Rehabilitation� exercises. With regular vestibular exercise you can be symptom free� and lead a normal life. *Tips for starting vestibular exercise: No.1:Sit on your bed with legs hanging. Keep your head straight and just by moving your� pupils first look to the right.Hold this position .Count to 10. If you have�dizziness� with right gaze still hold that gaze. Then move your pupil to the left.Do this for 10 minutes for two weeks . When you can move your pupil to either side without symptoms,you can start another exercise. Start this and let me know.Hope this helps Thanks. Dr.Amrita Basu
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