What Causes Frequent Episodes Of Dizziness In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

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Question : I have been having increasing episodes of dizziness when standing up from a sitting position.
Is this a sign of something, I am 61 years old and healthy.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Postural hypotension/Autonomic dysfunction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

The symptom you have mentioned is typical of postural hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction.
It can commonly be due to-
1)Diabetes
2)Neuropathy
3)Some medicines-like antihypertensives,diuretics
4)Dehydration or inadequate fluids intake
5)Anemia
6)Heart disorders
7)Ageing itself is a cause

Does any of the above fits in your case?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar