Can flying mess up your equilibrium?
Can flying mess up your equilibrium? Flying does two things that are relevant to dizziness-- it may induce motion sickness, and it may stimulate the ear through pressure changes. There is a small literature about alternobaric vertigo. In small planes, dizziness may come from either or both mechanisms.
What are 2 symptoms of vestibular problems?
- Dizziness.
- Feeling off-balance.
- Feeling as if you are floating or as if the world is spinning.
- Blurred vision.
- Disorientation.
- Falling or stumbling.
Can you fly with vestibular issues?
Obstacles like rapid altitude changes, visual disturbances, patterned airport carpets, and passive motion can amplify symptoms. Many people with vestibular dysfunction need accommodations or restrictions to prevent symptoms, attacks, or flare-ups. Having a vestibular disorder should not prevent someone from traveling.
How long does vertigo last after flying?
In most individuals, the sensation of rocking, bobbing, swaying, etc. following a cruise or other passive motion experience is transient. Symptoms lasting up to two weeks is considered within the normal range.