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Peripheral Vertigo

Peripheral vertigo is the most common type of vertigo that occurs due to malfunction of the structures in the inner ear. Nausea, dizziness, balance problems, and headaches are common symptoms of peripheral vertigo. Antibiotics, antihistamines, and benzodiazepines help relieve symptoms of peripheral vertigo.

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I have pressure in my ear, head, and jaw with a normal MRI. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My MRI is normal, but I have pressure in my ears and on my head and jaw right side that causes nausea. Nausea does not subside and worsens with eating. They diagnosed me with vestibular neuritis and migraines. I am on my second week of steroids, and nothing is better. They said they do...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to peripheral vertigo. I recommend taking Dimenhydrinate for nausea and pressure. Another treatment option would be Flunarizine or Verapamil coupled with Dimenhydrinate. It would be bes...  Read Full »

Can muscle sprain cause brain fog?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a neck sprain after chiropractic manipulation. I started having brain fog and sprain the next day. I went to emergency, and they did a CT, but nothing wrong came up on CT. I have attached the image. Want to know what could be the problem and what to do next.  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your brain and spine angio CT scan (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and that it is perfectly normal (no stroke). I think that this situation is peripheral vertigo due to a twisted muscle (muscle spasm) in the neck and ...  Read Full »

What should I do for heaviness in head with dizziness?

Query: Hello doctor, I have heaviness in my head for the past few days. When I go into shops, I feel very uneasy, like I shall fall down. I also feel dizziness, feeling not well overall. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sudden onset of dizziness associated with vertigo can be due to stroke. However, it can simply be due to peripheral causes like vestibulitis and ENT infection. I need to know if you have any history of diabetes, hypertension. Tell me if you have diplopia, vertigo, v...  Read Full »

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