Hi from a new diver in the Philippines! Pls. give me infor re: vertigo and diving

[ealim]

Hello!

Just got my advance open water diver certificate last April 30. Diving is great. I always look forward for my next dive.

I just hope someone out there would give me an explanation or information re: vertigo and diving. I experienced a "benign positional vertigo a day after my last dive. I was rushed to the hospital but was discharged a couple of hours later. Is my vertigo due to diving???

I remember having vertigo when I was a kid. Not pretty often though. In fact the last time I had it was around 8 yrs ago. The vertigo I experienced after my last dive was pretty severe. My hands even got numb... (thought i was having a high blood pressure). But my ECG is normal, electrolytes is normal. But my potassium level is low.

I hope this is not anything serious that will stop me from my new love- diving. Any info?

Thanks and happy diving to all!

 

[El Orans]

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[Jason Ooi]

Welcome to Scuba Board

 

[Diver Dennis]

I'm not a doctor but has this happened after every dive? Welcome by the way.

 

[genenaples]

Welcome Abaord!

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy and welcome to SB!

Sounds like an ear issue - more info on our Medicine forum...

Good to have you here. Click here to PM me if I can help you get started in our various forums.

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