I have spinning of my head with nausea and vomiting. What could this be?

Q. I have spinning of my head with nausea and vomiting. What could this be?

Answered by
Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Dec 11, 2017 and last reviewed on: Oct 12, 2022

Hello doctor,

I am a 28-year-old female. Yesterday morning, I woke up to the alarm and when I got up, my head spun in a way which I have never experienced. I fell on the bed and when I tried to get up, it spun again. My husband made me drink water and helped me in getting up. I felt tired and when I laid down, my head spun again. I started crying, felt nauseated and then I vomited. Only water in vomit and I felt hungry. After breakfast, I have not felt that head spin but I am not stable as well. I feel like the ground is shaking. Of note, I took Fexet four tablets. Please provide your opinion.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First of all, get relaxed.

Do not panic. Everything has some solution.

According to your complaints, it looks like a BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) which is a problem occurring due to some calcium crystal deposition in the internal ear, the part which helps in maintaining a balance of the body.

You need to visit a nearby neurologist or a physician for physical treatment with Epley maneuver.

In rare cases, it could be a cerebellum-related problem which needs imaging studies.

But first, we need to rule out benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. You will be fine in a few days.

You need a referral to a neurophysician.

Preventive measures include avoiding non-vegetarian foods for few weeks. Drink plenty of water.

Avoid sudden waking up from bed or bending forward from a chair.



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