Question 1

what are the key features of situational vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Situational vertigo: Features of situational or positional vertigo include a spinning sensation, nausea, visual blurring and loss of balance that occurs with changes in head position.
The symptoms usually cease when head movement stops.

Question 2

describe the features of benign positional vertigo.?

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Bpv: Lets break down the name. Benign: so it's nothing serious. Positional : meaning its triggered by a certain position, like sitting or lying down. Vertigo: commonly described as a room spinning, merry, go round feeling.

Question 3

people with tinnitus should never also have vertigo problems related to it or their situation is a very bad one, right? what would vertigo feel like?

Accepted Answer

Meniere's: Having both tinnitus and vertigo is common, and if there's also hearing loss (as there often is in this situation), it's Meniere's syndrome and there are a variety of different causes. If this is you, get seen. Vertigo feels like you and/or the room is spinning. Best wishes.

Question 4

are there any permanent risks in taking clonazepam at a .5mg dose several times a month for vertigo, over several months.  periodically being the key?

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Very little risk: If you are only taking it 3 times a month there is very little risk of adverse events. There is no real permanent risk to this type of use. The risk is in the short term. Klonopin (clonazepam) can impair memory and cause sedation which can result in falls or automobile accidents.

Question 5

can stress and anxiety cause you to suddenly feel weak, vertigo and tired? i felt fine until i was going into a stressful situation then i felt the above symptoms. should make a appointment to see my doctor?

Accepted Answer

: Based on your post, it is not feasible to answer precisely.  But, yes, your symptoms could be provoked by stress, yet could also be the coincidental onset of an organic systemic problem, and there are many illnesses which could present with your symptom constellation.  If this is persistent, best to see your doctor ASAP.

Question 6

hello. i was going through a very stressful situation last night and found myself gasping for air, excessive drooling,bad headache,dizziness.normal?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress : The physical symptoms of stress can include those you describe. This type of reaction is not completely uncommon for some as a reaction to a powerful stressor. During stressful periods it is important to exercise good self care, and if physical symptoms continue at the level described consider a consult for evaluation and structures skill building with a provider.  Be well.

Question 7

hi , my father is 72  years old and he have blood pressure 120/60 , with a dizziness all time and fatigue ; is his situation serious ?

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Dizzyness: You don&#x27;t provide enough information for proper guidance. BP in of itself is not the only cause of dizzyness. More common reasons are based on inner ear viral infections, cardiac arrhythmias, anemias, dehydration, and a whole list of diseases and vascular causes. His blood pressure is normal. His heart rate and rhythm need to be documented and his primary care physician can guide him guidance.

Question 8

been under stressful situations due to work. feeling heavy fatigue, shortness of breath,  dizziness, angry and depressed. any clue of what might be?

Accepted Answer

Yes -: sounds like stress related emotional &amp; physical symptoms. To address stress:
Talk about feelings &amp; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine &amp; alcohol (or  moderate). Try Qi Gong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, Yoga, exercise program, deep

Question 9

are arm/leg tingling & dizziness esp in public places symptoms of acromegaly? no other issues like enlarged features, fatigue, oily skin, voice change

Accepted Answer

Why ask about zebras: B"sd
conceivably, due to consequences of soft tissue enlargement. Unless there is some hidden genetic or polyendrocrine syndrome agenda, acromegally would not be among the first things most would think of. In  any case a normal IGF-1 level can be relied on to eliminate the possiblity of excess growth hormone.

Question 10

is vertigo always a part of mnires disease?

Accepted Answer

: A key symptom of Meniere's is vertigo.  As previously mentioned, you need an ENT specialist to confirm and treat this.  Get proactive and seek expertise.

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Can stress and anxiety cause you to suddenly feel weak, vertigo and tired? i felt fine until i was going into a stressful situation then i felt the above symptoms. should make a appointment to see my doctor?

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Hello. i was going through a very stressful situation last night and found myself gasping for air, excessive drooling,bad headache,dizziness.normal?

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Hi , my father is 72 years old and he have blood pressure 120/60 , with a dizziness all time and fatigue ; is his situation serious ?

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Been under stressful situations due to work. feeling heavy fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, angry and depressed. any clue of what might be?

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