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What Causes Dizziness And Headaches In Old Age?

My 96 yr old grandmother, History AF,on Warfarin, Aprinox and Digoxin. Glaucoma diagnosed recently. Has been complaining of dizziness for over 3 years. Ears clear, Stemitil has not helped. Now having headaches daily, not helped by Panadol. I need some help please as Doctors are telling her it's her age.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query.

There are many causes for Dizziness, from simple and easily treatable causes to serious causes .

Simple causes are :

1. Abnormalities in BP : Both high and low BP can cause dizziness.
2. Abnormalities in Blood sugars : Both high and low Blood sugars can cause dizziness.

3. Abnormalities in blood sodium levels.
4. Low Hemoglobin ( Anemia )
5. Inner Ear problems .

Some serious problems are :

1. Heart Problems
2: Brain problem

In your grandmother's case , AF is one possible cause of Dizziness . So kindly get her EKG and a cardiac evaluation done.

Also get her Haemoglobin , Serum Sodium levels checked.

Hope you find this information useful .

Any clarification feel free to ask
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What Causes Dizziness And Headaches In Old Age?

HI Thanks for posting your query. There are many causes for Dizziness, from simple and easily treatable causes to serious causes . Simple causes are : 1. Abnormalities in BP : Both high and low BP can cause dizziness. 2. Abnormalities in Blood sugars : Both high and low Blood sugars can cause dizziness. 3. Abnormalities in blood sodium levels. 4. Low Hemoglobin ( Anemia ) 5. Inner Ear problems . Some serious problems are : 1. Heart Problems 2: Brain problem In your grandmother s case , AF is one possible cause of Dizziness . So kindly get her EKG and a cardiac evaluation done. Also get her Haemoglobin , Serum Sodium levels checked. Hope you find this information useful . Any clarification feel free to ask