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What Causes Darkness In The Vision And Headache?

My 64 year old wife was just out driving and experienced an awareness of her heart (she occasionally has fish flops ) and her vision began to darken and narrow. She felt close to passing out but managed to drive to her mother s house. She says she may have a slight headache in the back of her head. This has not happened to her before. The only medication she is on is synthroid. Any ideas/suggestions? Thank you.
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Hi,

Thanks for contacting with your health concern and after reviewing your case history I'm of the following opinion:

1. At her age [64], common causes to exclude is/are high blood pressure, low blood sugar, spondylitis, TIA [transient ischemic attack], any eye disease [cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration], ocular migraine??PS. It is wise to consult initially your PCP who later can refer you to a concerned specialist if anything abnormal is found on systemic examination of that particular human anatomy.

2. You may check with a Neurologist for complete nervous system examination and if any neurological sign as the weakness of cranial nerves or limbs is observed he may ask for C.T. scan.

Ps. a headache related to hypothyroidism [since she is on synthyroid] usually feels more like a tension headache than a migraine, nevertheless check with her Thyroid Function Test.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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What Causes Darkness In The Vision And Headache?

Hi, Thanks for contacting with your health concern and after reviewing your case history I m of the following opinion: 1. At her age [64], common causes to exclude is/are high blood pressure, low blood sugar, spondylitis, TIA [transient ischemic attack], any eye disease [cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration], ocular migraine??PS. It is wise to consult initially your PCP who later can refer you to a concerned specialist if anything abnormal is found on systemic examination of that particular human anatomy. 2. You may check with a Neurologist for complete nervous system examination and if any neurological sign as the weakness of cranial nerves or limbs is observed he may ask for C.T. scan. Ps. a headache related to hypothyroidism [since she is on synthyroid] usually feels more like a tension headache than a migraine, nevertheless check with her Thyroid Function Test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist