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What Causes Dizzy Spells While Walking?

Husband 85, had bladder cancer, 3 years ago, clear now, had heart surgery 35 years ago, had diphibilator placed 2 years ago, blood pressure runs low average (111/58), had cataract surgery 3 years ago. Blood tests reveal low on vitamin D, enlarged prostrate, stage 3 kidney disease, bit high on cholesterol reading 220, presently frequently feels dizzy when walking, (notice that his pupils don t seem to dilate) and wondered if that might have anything to do with why he gets dizzy. If not, do you have any other suggestions as to why the dizziness.
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your husband's symptoms could be related to different possible causes: orthostatic hypotension, verebro-basilar insufficiency, chronic degeneration of the cervical spine, etc..
Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests:
- a cervical spine X ray study
- a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries
- a Head Up Tilt test for orthostatic hypotension
- complete blood count for anemia.
If these tests result normal, consulting with an ENT specialist would help investigate for a possible inner ear disorder.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards!
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What Causes Dizzy Spells While Walking?

Hello My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your husband s symptoms could be related to different possible causes: orthostatic hypotension, verebro-basilar insufficiency, chronic degeneration of the cervical spine, etc.. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing some tests: - a cervical spine X ray study - a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries - a Head Up Tilt test for orthostatic hypotension - complete blood count for anemia. If these tests result normal, consulting with an ENT specialist would help investigate for a possible inner ear disorder. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards!