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Can severe vertigo be caused by PTSD?

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Vertigo is a textbook side effect of post traumatic stress disorder. If the vertigo is severe or debilitating, it would be best to see your GP who may wish to refer you to an ENT specialist for further examination. read more

While vertigo could be a symptom of PTSD, it would be considered a diagnosis of exclusion, so other causes should be “ruled-out” by vestibular function testing. Here is a summary of PTSD treatment options. read more

PTSD, like other psychiatric diagnoses, is a judgement call. There is no MRI, blood test, CT scan, electrical study that can diagnose PTSD. It is defined by a committee. Agoraphobia and acrophobia. Agoraphobia, dread of being in or crossing open places, is usually considered a "functional" -- psychogenic, cause of dizziness. read more

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