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Question: I have a cold,maybe the flu.can that cause a loss of balance for about ten minutes
Brief Answer:
Cardiac evaluation is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Generally flu does not produce any such loss of balance for such longtime asy 10 mins.
Many cardiovascular diseases usually produce such duration of loss of balance.
Considering your age these have to be evaluated first.
Hence I advise you to get 24 hr ECG and an Echo scan of your heart.
Consultation with an expert Cardiologist will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Cardiac evaluation is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Generally flu does not produce any such loss of balance for such longtime asy 10 mins.
Many cardiovascular diseases usually produce such duration of loss of balance.
Considering your age these have to be evaluated first.
Hence I advise you to get 24 hr ECG and an Echo scan of your heart.
Consultation with an expert Cardiologist will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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