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Neck pain , dizziness,balance problem
I have neck pain daily basis And dizziness while turning my neck , unable to balance while walking Or standing in One place feels like body is moving .pain in the neck while speaking as well my my audiogram report is Normal , my xray says midly lumbar spondylysis l3,l4 , checked with ent doctor he Said my ear is fine .need to get MRI done is it required what could be the problem please help anyone I would be very thankful ...
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Vertigo on neck movement in old people is due to vertebral artery compression in neck. MRI angiography (MRA) is needed for that. Xray is of no use.
While in young adults or adults it is mostly due to BPPV. It is confirmed by Dix hallpike test done by doctors, MRI can not diagnose it.
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if the dizziness persists at a time for long say more than 2 minutes and u don't have hearing problem then should visit Neurologist.
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This needs more detail history, kindly go for an online consultation.
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ses like cervical spondylitis
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
Cervical spondylosis leads to temporary compression of nerve passing through the cervical vertebrae leading to vertigo.
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Dr. Oliyath Ali
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
It's cervicogenic dizziness or cervical vertigo, Did you ever have any trauma to your head or neck. Disturbance in cervicocranial alignment due to trauma or any other cervical disorder can cause this
But no need to worry, it's manageable with proper treatment
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Follow your drs advice. These kind of symptoms need detail evaluation in clinic and MRI may be needed to draw conclusion. Follow your specialist and help him reaching a diagnosis for better management.
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