Feeling of Vertigo for 1-2 seconds

[Asaduzzaman]

My child is 3 and a half years old, weight; 20 kgs. She often complains the feeling of vertigo that lasts only for 1/2 seconds. It happnes 1/2 times a week at random time. I have been observing the symptom since she was two. I saw a neurologist. He advised some blood tests (sT3,sT4, sTSH) and EEG. All tests were done and there was no problem. I dont see any other symptom abnormal. She is a squint with R/E. She plays, walks, sleeps normally, What is wrong with her head? Currenty she is taking i) Piracetam BP and ii) Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride syrups. There is no improvement.What might be the possible causes.

Asaduzzaman

[Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD]

This is not MS.

This could be a variant of migraine or an inner ear problem.

There also may be some dysfunction of the brainstem (the stalk the brain sits on).

I recommend a pediatric neurologist and ENT.