Question 1

what are some of the tests for vertigo?

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The tests for Vertigo include::   MRI of brain, Hearing test, Dix Hallpike maneuver.

Question 2

how do they test you for vertigo?

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Main physical exam: Physical exam: dizziness prompted by eye or head movements that decrease in less than one minute; dizziness & specific eye movements occurring when on back with  head turned to one side, tipped slightly over the edge of the examination bed showing
involuntary movements of   eyes from side to side (nystagmus); inability to control eye movements. Etiol: viral labyrinthitis, calculi, benign positiona.

Question 3

what test can be done to see what's causing vertigo symptoms?

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An ENG: And eng is a test which we use to evaluate the inner ear and the rest of the balance system. The eyes are hardwired into your balance system and by stimulating your balance system by putting you into different positions and monitoring eye motion we can determine a lot about what's going on with your balance system. Most ear nose and throat doctors have this test available in their offices.

Question 4

brother has experienced dizziness for 5 mos. all tests normal. diagnosis was vertigo. getting worse. prescribed meclizin. not helping. any thoughts?

Accepted Answer

See details: Dizziness is not vertigo. If the room spins, it is vertigo. Each has different causes and different treatment option. Have your brother see an ENT specialist if he has true vertigo.

Question 5

i had a hearing test done.   the next morning when i got out of bed i experienced vertigo. was the vertigo a result of the hearing test?

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Hearing test: No , the hearing test did not cause the vertigo . The question is, why did you have the hearing test in the first place?  Did you recently experience a change in hearing? I cannot tell from the information given, but it is more likely your vertigo is associated with the reason you were being seen in the first place. Anyway, go back and see an ENT about the vertigo.

Question 6

i was diagnosed after vng tests with central vertigo on my left side and peripheral vertigo on the right. could this be a false reading?

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VNG vertigo test: Yes it is always possible that a test will give a false positive reading. That is it will indicate disease when there is none. Tests can also give a false negative test.That is it will be negative in the presence of disease.  Only your team doing the test can help with this or get a second test to see if the tests are still the same.

Question 7

dizziness & vertigo -bp is good, but i mostly get dizzy for hours after i eat and lately when i dont eat. what test should i get?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular dysfxn: If vertigo a component,  a cardiac cause is unlikely.  Would check inner ear/vestibular imbalances first, partic if BP is stable and not orthostatic.

Question 8

occasional vertigo with nuesia which  doctor i should see and which are the tests to be done to know the exact cause?  can be connected to depprsion?

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Primary care doc 1st: See your PCP first, who knows your history. After evaluation, a referral to the appropriate specialist can then be made.

Question 9

i am being treated: hypothyroid, slp apnea, tryglicer, lw test & vertigo. are they part of a bigger problem or unlucky to have as seperate illness?

Accepted Answer

Maybe both: It sounds like several of these problems may be due to being overweight.  If that is the case, probably the best thing you can do for your health is to begin a serious diet and exercise program, but be sure to check with your physician before starting an exercise regimen.  !

Question 10

didnt have vertigo prior to hearing test.  went because had trouble hearing innoisy background.  next morning, dizzy as i've never experienced before?

Accepted Answer

Go back: to the doctor who ordered the hearing test and have an exam to identify the reason for the vertigo.  It is not likely caused by the hearing test. Ask to check for BPPV

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Brother has experienced dizziness for 5 mos. all tests normal. diagnosis was vertigo. getting worse. prescribed meclizin. not helping. any thoughts?

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I had a hearing test done. the next morning when i got out of bed i experienced vertigo. was the vertigo a result of the hearing test?

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I was diagnosed after vng tests with central vertigo on my left side and peripheral vertigo on the right. could this be a false reading?

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Dizziness & vertigo -bp is good, but i mostly get dizzy for hours after i eat and lately when i dont eat. what test should i get?

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Occasional vertigo with nuesia which doctor i should see and which are the tests to be done to know the exact cause? can be connected to depprsion?

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I am being treated: hypothyroid, slp apnea, tryglicer, lw test & vertigo. are they part of a bigger problem or unlucky to have as seperate illness?

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Didnt have vertigo prior to hearing test. went because had trouble hearing innoisy background. next morning, dizzy as i've never experienced before?

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