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What Causes Light Headedness And Dizziness?

Hi I am on Crestor and Lipidil for Cholesterol Control my last tests showed Cholesterol level at 3.8mmmol my question is would this be the cause of a uncomfortable weird feeling in my head especially when in bed I feel sort of light headed but not dizzy
posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
High blood cholesterol levels can be associated with plaque deposition within the carotids and cerebral vasculature.This can lead to symptoms of dizziness and weird feelings if there is diminished blood supply to brain.I advice you to have a carotid Doppler of both sides with a CT scan brain.Periodic monitoring of blood pressure is essential.Consult your doctor for further care,
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What Causes Light Headedness And Dizziness?

Hi welcome to HCM. High blood cholesterol levels can be associated with plaque deposition within the carotids and cerebral vasculature.This can lead to symptoms of dizziness and weird feelings if there is diminished blood supply to brain.I advice you to have a carotid Doppler of both sides with a CT scan brain.Periodic monitoring of blood pressure is essential.Consult your doctor for further care, Thank you