Suggest Treatment For Dizziness In An Elderly Person

Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2016

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Wed, 27 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : Yes. Elderly mother feeling dizzy. Slight issue with her vision too.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get her examined by an ER doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Dizziness at this age may be due to cardiac illness or stroke involving posterior circulation.
Is there any headache, vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, speech difficulty, swallowing difficulty?
Any previous illness like diabetes, hypertension or stroke?
You can put her in supine position, give Fluids to drink, get her blood pressure measurement.
Consult an ER soon.
Get evaluated by ecg, blood pressure, blood investigation and brain imaging if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj