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What Causes Mild Dizziness And Headache After A Nuclear Stress Test?
Question: I had the resting portion of a nuclear stress test done today. The nuclear material seemed to cause some mild dizziness and mild headache that lasted throughout the afternoon. Is this a known side effect. The chemical stress portion of the test is being done tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Mild dizziness and headache may be due to minor side effects of injection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,Mild dizziness and headache may be due to minor side effects of injection.This is commonly seen in many persons.
This condition only need symptomatic treatment in majority of the cases,it resolves after some time.It may take additionally 4-5 hours for complete recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Mild dizziness and headache may be due to minor side effects of injection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes,Mild dizziness and headache may be due to minor side effects of injection.This is commonly seen in many persons.
This condition only need symptomatic treatment in majority of the cases,it resolves after some time.It may take additionally 4-5 hours for complete recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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