Gastric vertigo is a non-medical term sometimes used to describe dizziness or vertigo symptom associated with digestive issues such as bloating, reflux, nausea, abdominal pain, excessive gas, or stomach discomfort after eating certain foods. While gastric vertigo is not commonly considered a traditional cause of true vertigo, gastrointestinal distress can trigger dizziness due to inflammation and histamine reactions in the gut. Gut issues can also contribute to dizziness indirectly through vagus nerve stimulation, blood pressure changes, and anxiety responses. In some cases of gastric vertigo, certain foods can trigger dizzy spells due to chronic medical conditions like vestibular migraine disorder. Many patients with suspected gastric vertigo add digestive enzymes to their daily routine and experiment with an elimination diet to try to reduce their discomfort.
Food sensitivities are neurologically linked with atlas bone (C1 bone) subluxation, which can be a root cause of recurring cervical vertigo and upper cervical dizziness in some cases. To learn more about gastric vertigo, click here.
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