Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Sudden Blurred Vision, Headache And Dizziness While Standing?
Posted on
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Answered on
Fri, 19 May 2023
Last reviewed on
Question : I was standing at work when I all of a sudden got severe blurred vision and dizziness still am having hard time seeing and am experiencing a headache
Brief Answer:
Several possibilities...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Those symptoms can be due to several causes. Most commonly it is benign due to fatigue, dehydration, lack of sleep or malnutrition.
If you don't think that there are any of those factors involved and symptoms are persisting then some more investigating may be necessary for other causes. Anemia is a common cause of dizziness and headache.
Viral infections may also manifest with headache and lightheadedness and could be another possible cause.
Metabolic issues such as blood glucose, electrolyte or liver and kidney function alterations may be a cause as well.
For that reason, the first step would be some routine blood tests for the above issues such as complete blood count, liver and kidney function, glucose, an electrolyte panel and thyroid function. A blood pressure measurement and EKG would be among the routine tests as well.
If all results normal and symptoms persist then neurological causes might be considered as well with imaging tests like MRI.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka, Neurologist
Several possibilities...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Those symptoms can be due to several causes. Most commonly it is benign due to fatigue, dehydration, lack of sleep or malnutrition.
If you don't think that there are any of those factors involved and symptoms are persisting then some more investigating may be necessary for other causes. Anemia is a common cause of dizziness and headache.
Viral infections may also manifest with headache and lightheadedness and could be another possible cause.
Metabolic issues such as blood glucose, electrolyte or liver and kidney function alterations may be a cause as well.
For that reason, the first step would be some routine blood tests for the above issues such as complete blood count, liver and kidney function, glucose, an electrolyte panel and thyroid function. A blood pressure measurement and EKG would be among the routine tests as well.
If all results normal and symptoms persist then neurological causes might be considered as well with imaging tests like MRI.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka, Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
