My 15 year old daugther told me that she had experienced dizznes and black vision when she gets up in the morning, she also experiences the same symtoms when sitting in the couch and gets up is ths normal for a teenager? Really appreciate your thougts, thanks
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthine or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Linearizing preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician). If it still persists, then she needs to consult her Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done. Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, your daughter will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. And she should also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing her a Good Health. Take care.