What Do Vertigo, Confusion And Nightmares Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 11 Feb 2018

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Question : Last night I was at a get together with family and felt disoriented and dizzy. I was able to cope and I don't know if anyone else knew. We are visiting and when I got to my son's house, I really didn't even know for sure where I was and went to bed. Very vivid dream of my house being on fire. This morning I feel clearer, but frightened by the experience.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

A TIA to consider.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) should be evaluated and excluded as a possible condition that may cause such issues.

High blood pressure, cardiac problems such as arrhythmia, may lead to TIA.

Get evaluated by your Neurologist.

If TIA will be excluded, fatigue, stress, insomnia, etc. may be possible causes.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical

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