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Delayed Spatial Perception
Recently, I’ve been experiencing a strange sensation where stationary objects appear to move for a few seconds, even though they are not actually moving. It takes a few seconds for my perception to adjust and for me to recognise that the object is stationary. I also sometimes experience this after travelling in a car or train, as if the surroundings are still moving even after the vehicle has stopped. I’ve also noticed that judging distances and spatial positioning sometimes takes a little longer than usual, as though my visual perception is delayed.
I’ve had my eyes checked, and my ophthalmologist said there was no apparent eye-related issue. What could be causing these symptoms? Could it be related to the inner ear, vestibular system, or a neurological issue? Should I consult an ENT specialist or a neurologist first? In routine blood test only vitamin d deficiency so taking supplement for it.
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Please consult ENT specialist physically.
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Do consult with Neurologist Or ENT specialist
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Please consult on Practo
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book a consultation with a neurologist for a detailed examination an ENT assessment may also be advised
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Consult an neurologist in your area for a clinical examination,he may refer you to an ENT specialist if required.Recheck your vitamin d after completing the vit d treatment.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Dr. Sakshi Verma
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2 yrs exp
Bilaspur
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
Your symptoms suggest a possible disturbance in visual-vestibular processing, where the brain temporarily misinterprets movement or spatial positioning.
Possible causes include:
Vestibular dysfunction: Inner-ear balance disturbances can create a false sensation of movement.
Motion aftereffect: Briefly feeling movement after travelling is common. Persistent symptoms may suggest mal de débarquement syndrome.
Vestibular migraine: Can cause visual motion sensitivity, dizziness, and altered spatial perception, sometimes without headaches.
Neurological causes: Less commonly, abnormalities affecting visual processing or the central nervous system may produce similar symptoms.
A normal ophthalmological examination is reassuring but does not exclude vestibular or neurological causes.
Your vitamin D deficiency is unlikely to explain these symptoms by itself.
Next Steps
Consult a neurologist first, given the new visual-motion disturbances and difficulty judging distances. An ENT specialist with vestibular expertise may also be appropriate. A neurological examination should assess eye movements, coordination, gait, and balance. Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend vestibular function testing or a brain MRI if central neurological causes are suspected. Keep a record of episode duration, triggers, associated headache, dizziness, nausea, and whether symptoms improve or worsen during travel. Continue vitamin D supplementation as prescribed, but avoid assuming deficiency is the cause.
Health Tips
Until evaluated, avoid driving or operating machinery if your perception of movement or distance is affected. Maintain adequate sleep and hydration, and take regular breaks from screens if prolonged visual activity worsens symptoms. Seek medical attention if you develop sudden double vision, loss of vision, severe headache, difficulty speaking, weakness, or trouble walking. My recommendation: A vestibular or visual-motion processing disorder is possible. However, because you also report delayed spatial judgement, a neurologist should assess you first, with ENT specialist evaluation if indicated. Brief movement sensations after travel can be normal. Mal de débarquement syndrome is considered mainly when rocking or swaying sensations persist beyond 48 hours, so your symptoms do not establish that diagnosis. With appropriate assessment, the underlying cause can be identified and targeted treatment considered. Wishing you good health!
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
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20 yrs exp
Nagpur
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Objects that seem to keep moving for a few seconds, along with slower judgment of distance, usually points to your vestibular system rather than your eyes. Your ophthalmologist already ruled out an eye cause, which fits this pattern. Low vitamin D can add to balance problems, but it is unlikely to explain everything on its own.
Next Steps
A neurologist is usually the right first stop for this kind of visual and balance complaint. They can check for vestibular migraine or other inner ear and brain causes. An ENT consult often follows if balance testing points that way. Please continue your vitamin D supplement as advised.
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See a doctor sooner if you develop sudden hearing loss, ringing in one ear, or true spinning vertigo.
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