[47F] Experiencing vertigo, weakness, and visual disturbances

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, here are some possible explanations for your symptoms:

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): This condition causes intense, brief episodes of dizziness or vertigo associated with moving the head, often when rolling in bed or getting up in the morning. Some people may also feel out of balance when standing or walking.

  • Treatment typically involves a series of movements performed in a doctor's office to help dislodge the tiny particles from the semicircular canals of your inner ear.

• Meniere's disease: This is an inner ear disorder thought to be caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear that can cause episodes of vertigo along with tinnitus (ringing in the ear) and hearing loss.

  • Treatment usually involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery.

• Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis: Both are inflammations of the inner ear usually caused by a viral infection, resulting in dizziness and loss of balance.

  • Treatment typically includes corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and swelling and medication to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

• Migraines: Some people may experience vertigo and other types of dizziness even when they're not having a severe headache. Such vertigo can last minutes to hours and may be associated with headache as well as light and noise sensitivity.

  • Treatment typically involves medications to relieve the symptoms of migraines.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and other diagnoses are also possible.

What you can do

1. Seek immediate medical attention: Given the severity and duration of your symptoms, it's important to seek immediate medical attention. Vertigo can be a sign of a serious condition, such as a stroke, especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as difficulty speaking, double vision, or weakness on one side of the body.

2. Stay hydrated and rest: Make sure you're drinking plenty of fluids and getting plenty of rest. This can help your body recover if your symptoms are due to an infection or inflammation.

3. Avoid triggers: If you notice that certain movements or positions trigger your vertigo, try to avoid them as much as possible.

What you should look out for

• If your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms, such as a severe headache, difficulty speaking, double vision, or weakness on one side of your body, seek immediate medical attention.

• If your vertigo is accompanied by a high fever, severe headache, chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, trouble walking, fainting, or a decrease in consciousness, seek immediate medical attention.

Remember, I'm an AI and this advice is based on the information you've given me. It's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional who can evaluate your symptoms and condition more thoroughly.