Electronystagmogram (ENG): How It Feels
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How It Feels
You may feel weak, dizzy, or nauseated during an electronystagmogram. You may feel as if you are going to fall down during the test, but don't worry, the doctor or audiologist will make sure you do not fall. These feelings will go away when the test is done.
If you are having the test because you have dizziness or vertigo, you may find that the test causes your condition to be worse for a short time.
During the caloric test, you may feel nauseous and may vomit. You may need to lie down until the nausea and vomiting or vertigo pass.
| Last updated: | July 29, 2008 |
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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