Dizziness/lightheaded for the past 5 days

[Steveott]

Hello,

I am a 20 year old male and I have had recurring dizziness and lightheadness for the past week or so. It all started after a night of heavy drinking with some friends. (college :P) I ended up drinking way to much and vomitted at the end of night due to bed spins. I woke up the next morning feeling hung over as expected, but now for the past week I have been dealing with dizziness and mild nausea all throughout the day. I have tried drinking plenty of water and eating well and I have since ceased all consumption of alcohol. I went to my GP and he didn't really think much of it. He just said it could be a virus or something. I am desperate to figure out what this is. I have an appointment with an ENT at the end of this month as there is a long waiting list.

Please help me.

[Nancy T]

If it doesn't go away soon and you are having a lot of trouble functioning (studying, etc.), go back to your doctor and tell them what kind of trouble you're having. If it was an inner-ear virus--which it could be (look up vestibular neuritis)--you may just have to wait it out, but there may some medication you could try in the meantime. Try some meclizine, which is available over the counter as Dramamine Less Drowsy Formula.

If it doesn't eventually go away, keep your appointment with the ENT. But most dizziness does go away on its own. Good luck.

[Steveott]

can someone please help i dont know what to do.

[Steveott]

Thanks for your reply. I had both checked but they appeared normal. Can anyone please help me?

[mandybrum]

I'd have my blood sugar and blood pressure checked