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What Causes Pressure In Head And Lightheadedness When Diagnosed With Anxiety?

I work in a call centre & for the past few weeks,every time I get up & start walking I get a pounding in my head & feel lightheaded,i have to stop till it passes which is normally not long,it only happens when I start walking after ive been sitting,i also suffer with anxiety & don't sleep very well either but this is worrying me cos im goin on holiday on 17th & worried bout pressue on my head when flying,what could be causing this?
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. The symptoms like pounding headache, lightheadedness etc are occurring most likely as complication of anxiety. You have problems of anxiety and also problems of insomnia so most likely this is contributing the lightheadedness, though proper evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis. In my opinion you shouldn't ignore these symptoms and consult a psychiatrist for management.

For lightheadedness, insomnia and anxiety medicines like Amitriptyline can be used. The drug will help in good sleep and will provide relief from headache also. Drugs like Propranolol or Atenolol can be used for preventing the anxiety episodes and will help in reducing the headache also. In more severe conditions SSRIs can be used. Please consult a psychiatrist for prescription of these drugs.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
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What Causes Pressure In Head And Lightheadedness When Diagnosed With Anxiety?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. The symptoms like pounding headache, lightheadedness etc are occurring most likely as complication of anxiety. You have problems of anxiety and also problems of insomnia so most likely this is contributing the lightheadedness, though proper evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis. In my opinion you shouldn t ignore these symptoms and consult a psychiatrist for management. For lightheadedness, insomnia and anxiety medicines like Amitriptyline can be used. The drug will help in good sleep and will provide relief from headache also. Drugs like Propranolol or Atenolol can be used for preventing the anxiety episodes and will help in reducing the headache also. In more severe conditions SSRIs can be used. Please consult a psychiatrist for prescription of these drugs. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist