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Vertigo after eating, head tilting
I have stopped taking escitalopram 3 weeks ago. I am experiencing dizziness and Vertigo after eating, tilting my head front and back, also while driving.
I have Grade 2 fatty liver and major digestive issues since 5 years. I have major constipation, whenever on a good day I pass stool, I feel very drained and dizzy.
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern â experiencing dizziness and vertigo after stopping escitalopram, along with long-standing digestive issues and constipation, can be distressing and may be due to a combination of factors including medication withdrawal, gut health, and nutritional deficiencies
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Advices
⢠Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and fluids to help with constipation and overall gut health
⢠Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce dizziness and vertigo episodes
⢠Include probiotics and consider gentle digestive aids like warm water and mild fiber supplements under supervision
What to Monitor
⢠Watch for severe dizziness that leads to falls, fainting, or inability to perform daily activities
⢠Mild warning signs include worsening vertigo, persistent nausea, worsening fatigue after bowel movements, or worsening abdominal pain
Managment
Given your history of stopping escitalopram, ongoing digestive issues, and grade 2 fatty liver, it is important to review your medications, diet, and liver function. You may need blood tests to check for anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and liver function, and a consultation to address constipation and vertigo in a structured way
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
⢠Severe or sudden vertigo, fainting, or inability to stand
⢠Blood in stools, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting
⢠Confusion, rapid heartbeat, or new neurological symptoms
Every patientâs situation is unique. For accurate diagnosis and lasting relief, itâs important to discuss your medical history and symptoms in detail
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Dizziness could be due to sudden stoppage of escitalopram (withdrawal effect) or dehydration, constipation, or digestive issues. Restarting or tapering under doctor’s supervision is safer. Eat small, balanced meals, stay hydrated, manage constipation with fibre and fluids. Visit a physician or psychiatrist to review medicines and rule out ear or blood pressure–related causes. Avoid driving till symptoms settle. Fell free to connect if symptoms persists.
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Why are you taking escitalopram in the 1st place..Need further history to guide you..
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Your current symptoms are most likely due to SSRI discontinuation effects — escitalopram withdrawal can cause dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo sensations for several weeks, especially if stopped suddenly. Additionally, your long-standing digestive issues and fatty liver may be aggravating these symptoms by affecting nutrient absorption and gut–brain interaction.
The dizziness after eating or passing stools suggests autonomic imbalance and post-prandial hypotension, which needs careful evaluation. You will benefit from a guided tapering approach, liver detox regimen, and targeted therapy for constipation and gut motility.
Please book a detailed one-to-one consultation at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two so I can review your reports, diet, and medication history, and plan a personalized recovery protocol to stabilize your system safely.
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Reach out me on video call consultation to get rid of this permanently.
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Need a quick clinical evaluation to ascertain the cause.
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Need few more details
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Hello
With your mentioned symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, while tilting your head, tiher points are also to be noted:-
- Any complaints of neck pain or stiffness, which pain or tingling senstaion radiating to your arms and hands.
- No. Of dizziness/ vertigo episodes in a day, any complaints of reduced hearing at time fo the episodes, Duration of every episode, ringing senstaion in ears, nausea or vomiting.
- Any complaints of difficulty to maintian balance while walking.
Possible reasons for the symptoms can be:-
1. Issue in cervical spine/ neck
2. Problem with the Brain or inner ear
Other points for a complete history is also to be known to reach a diagnosis which will be aided by appropriate investigations.
Next Steps
- Kindly consult your psychiatrist for the complaints of stopping escitalopram.
- Consult an ENT Specialist, or a general physician or practioner.
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Did u asked doc before stopping escitalopram??
T vertin 4mg mrng - night for 5 days!...
Syp cremaffin ( not plus ) - night 20ml
Thank you🙃
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Consult with your psychiatrist before stopping. Needed detailed history. Constipation is side effect of escitalopram.
Health Tips
Eat fiber content foods
Hydrate well
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What was the reason for escitalopram , need more details
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Need more history and symtomatology to properly evaluate your problem.
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Causes,
Cervical vertebrae
Internal ear
Brain
Stop of escitalopram suddenly is also one of the reason.
Stemetil MD two times after food for 3to5 days.
Vertin8 mg 3 times a day after food followed by rest.
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Hello
Do you have any associated ear symptoms?
One of the reasons of giddiness during or after head movement or position change is an inner ear issue.
If yes, please consult. We can start a treatment plan for a type of vertigo that's due to ear issue.
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Visit to ent doctor asap that could be due to BPPV or some other disease
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Please consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Get neck x ray need to rule out cervical spondylosis
Take tab vertin 8 mg once daily
Contact will guide you further
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