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Suspected Vertigo
My mother has been facing her head spinning as soon as she lies down. This has been happening now for more than 6 months. Throughout the day she is fine as soon as she closes her eyes and lie down she starts feeling dizzy.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
She seem to be suffering from condition known as Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo which is a common type of vertigo problem. She needs to be evaluated by certain tests to confirm the diagnosis and side of lesion and if confirmed she needs to undergo a maneuver known as Epley maneuver which will cure the vertigo. Medicines are not useful
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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