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What Causes Constant Dizziness In Elderly?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

Question: A few weeks ago I sat up in bed in the morning and had dizzy spell tumbled me on my back. I'm still having it when I move my head from lateral to vertical, sitting up or bending lateral etc. I'm 67, male and this is something very new.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of cervical spondylosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Dizziness at this age may be due to cervical spondylosis or vestibular neuronitis or less commonly stroke.
Is there any neck pain, radiating pain to limbs, shoulder. any diabetes, blood pressure or medication being taken.
Is the dizziness continous or episodic?
Any hearing loss, ringing in ear, fullness of ear.
For treatment you can avoid extreme neck turning, flexion and extension.
Medications like dizitac twice daily may be taken for dizziness.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (27 minutes later)

I'd say the light-headedness at top of head is continuous, just more so when moving as described before. No neck pain or radiating pain. I do have heart disease, clogging in one artery, and take Lipitor, but no blood pressure problems or diabetes medication. No problem with ears.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take medication and precautions as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For now you can take antivertigo medication and avoid extreme neck movement and sudden standing from sitting or supine position. Take good amount of water and salt intake.
Visit a doctor preferable neurologist for examination and investigation as required.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj