Rina Das Rina Das Asked 7 months ago

Can thyroid issues cause vertigo?

Lately, I've been getting these sudden bouts of dizziness, jaise pura kamra ghoom raha ho. I've been diagnosed with thyroid a few years back. Could my thyroid condition be the reason for this vertigo?

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Meenakshi Krishnan Meenakshi Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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My elder sister also had severe dizziness and thought it was just weakness. Our mother told her to rest and have ginger tea, which helped a bit, but we finally went to the doctor and found her thyroid levels were very high. Please get a proper checkup.

Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Listen, don't panic. Dizziness or a spinning feeling can absolutely happen when your thyroid hormones are fluctuating. Just make sure you aren't skipping your medicines and go see your doctor this week to check your dosage, okay? Take rest today.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was literally dealing with this last month! The room would spin every time I stood up quickly. My doctor adjusted my thyroxine dosage, and within two weeks, the vertigo completely vanished. It gets better, hang in there.

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Shreya Sen Shreya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, clinical studies do show a link between thyroid disorders and inner ear issues leading to vertigo. However, since dizziness can have multiple causes, it is highly recommended to consult your specialist rather than assuming it's only the thyroid.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh God, I panicked so much when I first got dizzy, thinking it was some major brain issue! But actually, my doctor reassured me that thyroid fluctuations can affect the inner ear and cause vertigo. Once my meds started working, it became totally normal.

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Vikram Choudhary Vikram Choudhary Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai. Thyroid badhne se chakkar aana kafi common hai, so tension mat lo na. Ek baar doctor se milkar test karwa lo, reports dekh kar sab sahi kar denge woh.

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