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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Dizziness With Shakiness

My 78 year old mother-in-law has been suffring from chronic dizziness for the past month w/o a clear doagnosis. Her condition has recently worsend with visible shakiness. She has had an MRI done and is awiating to see a neurologists within a month. However, she appears very anxious and is considering hospitalization over the weekend. Should she go to the hospitpal.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Chronic dizziness may be due to:
1. Vestibular apparatus dysfunction
2. Age related
3. Cervical spondylosis
4. Stroke
5. Cardiac problems
6. Parkinsonism
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.

Get it done MRI brain and spine, ECG, serum B12 level etc. Please consult with your ENT specialist / neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Dizziness With Shakiness

Hello, Chronic dizziness may be due to: 1. Vestibular apparatus dysfunction 2. Age related 3. Cervical spondylosis 4. Stroke 5. Cardiac problems 6. Parkinsonism Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done MRI brain and spine, ECG, serum B12 level etc. Please consult with your ENT specialist / neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist