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Dizziness, Low Blood Pressure. History Of Blood Clot, Blurred Vision. Help
I am 71 & having frequent dizzy spells.I don t black out & the dizzy spell just lasts a few seconds .Mostley when I am standing I weight 47 Klg which is normal i eat healthy ride a bike 3 times a week up to 30 klm a ride & I am fit & healthy. My blood pressure is on the low side but good most times. I n 1995 i had a blood clot which took the sight of my left eye. In March i had pain in my bad eye & blurred vision . I have been to doctors lots of times since & they haven t found any problems. I am having a scan on my neck tomorrow.
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
Dear sir/ Madam
thanks for writing to HCM.
1. Transient giddiness lasting for few seconds may be related to postural hypotension, a bad blood supply to brain or faulty balancing mechanism of body.
2. Postural hypotension can be detected by simple measurement of Blood pressure in GP office. A bad blood supply to brain needs evaluation by a neurologist. A faulty balancing mechanism is usually tackled by neurologist or an ENT (ear nose throat) specialist.
First you visit your physician, get a primary evaluation and then seek relevant expert opinion.
sincerely
Sukhvinder
thanks for writing to HCM.
1. Transient giddiness lasting for few seconds may be related to postural hypotension, a bad blood supply to brain or faulty balancing mechanism of body.
2. Postural hypotension can be detected by simple measurement of Blood pressure in GP office. A bad blood supply to brain needs evaluation by a neurologist. A faulty balancing mechanism is usually tackled by neurologist or an ENT (ear nose throat) specialist.
First you visit your physician, get a primary evaluation and then seek relevant expert opinion.
sincerely
Sukhvinder
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