About B. Todd Troost, MD Expertise vertigo, benign positional vertigo, BPPV, and related ailments.
Experience
Past/Present clients More than 2000 patients with vertigo.
Chairman of Neurology Department for 18 years and examiner for American Board of Neurology for over 25 years. Extensive information is provided on my commericial free website at www.ivertigo.net
Expert: B. Todd Troost, MD Date: 3/10/2004 Subject: dizziness and blood tests
Question Hello
I have been lately sometimes dizzy when I stand up or move head on side or back during short waking periods in sleep. I also lost consciousness for a few seconds once recently, after standing out of bed.
I was examined by cardiovascular specialist, but nothing out of range was found, except the low level of carbon dioxide (18 instead in 24-30). I didn't get any specific advice except to slow move out of bed etc. My cholesterol level is normal and I eat pretty healty, organic food. I am 40, smoke, but pretty fit. What could be wrong and what low level of carbon-dixide could mean?!
Thanks. Ema
Answer Dear Ema:
In all likelihood you have BPPV (benign positional paroxysml vertigo ). You can cure it with a particular exercise.
