A 10-year-old child has been feeling dizzy for more than three weeks.

Posted by simpleson @simpleson, Jan 8 7:53am

A 10-year-old child has been feeling dizzy for more than three weeks. Sometimes, there are also symptoms like tinnitus, earache, and occasional nausea. What could be the problem?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 8 8:15am

Welcome @simpleson, It's heart wrenching to watch your child struggling when something is wrong and you don't know what to do. Mayo Clinic has some information on dizziness and possible causes/treatments that might be helpful - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/symptoms-causes/syc-20371787.

Has your child been seen by a doctor yet?

dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Jan 9 7:30am

@simpleson
My recommendation is to see a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist. They can check inner ear, hearing, etc. to see if there is fluid affecting balance.

mblanch56 | @mblanch56 | Jan 9 7:53am

Look up the Epley Maneuver. Maybe it will help.

lagiaconda | @lagiaconda | Jan 11 12:03pm

See a neurologist if you haven't already. My sister-in-law experienced vertigo for six months before going. He showed her a maneuver (maybe the Epley Maneuver mentioned in post by mblanch56), and voila! vertigo is gone after only one day. She is relieved and ecstatic!

simpleson | @simpleson | Jan 14 9:11pm

In reply to @mblanch56 "Look up the Epley Maneuver. Maybe it will help." + (show)

Where can I find Epley Maneuver? thank you.

lagiaconda | @lagiaconda | Jan 14 9:20pm

In reply to @simpleson "Where can I find Epley Maneuver? thank you." + (show)

Look on YouTube or ask her neurologist.
Best!

jc318 | @jc318 | Jan 15 2:59am

Hi! I have had a very similar experience with my 10 year old son. He had vertigo for over 3 weeks. Saw several ENTs and also a pedia neuro. Had an MRI done as well. His MRI was clear. Diagnosis was BPPV. He also did the epley maneuver with an ENT. Feel free to reach out.