HELLO MARTIN ,
I AM DR.KAVITHA.I WOULD LIKE TO HELP YOU .FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE YOU TO FIND OUT IF YOUR MOTHER HAS CHANGED ANYTHING IN HER MEDICATIONS - LIKE BRAND /DOSE/TIMING??SECOND DOES SHE HAVE ANY NECK PAIN/PAIN RADIATING TO HER BACK OF NECK OR SHOULDERS ....IF YES THEN SHE COULD BE HAVING CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS.THIRDLY YOU SHOULD RULE OUT ANY ENT PROBLEMS LIKE EARWAX/VESTIBULITIS .ON A GRAVER NOTE SHE MAY ALSO NEED TO GET AN ECG DONE TO RULE OUT ANY CARDIAC ARRYTHMIAS OR EVEN A CT SCAN OF BRAIN T RULE OUT ANY CEREBELLAR LESIONS.......SO I HAVE GIVEN U A FEW OPTIONS TO THNINK ABOUT.PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR MOTHER'S HEALTH......BYE

Hi welcome to healthcare magic forum,
High or low BP cause giddiness or vertigo . This is a central cause of vertigo. High BP causes sudden vasoconstriction and leads to hypoxia in brain and vertigo. Low BP may cause less suplly of oxygen to brain and can cause vertigo.
But dear remember there are thousand causes or etiology which precipitate vertigo. If vertigo persists for few days then u must see a medicine specilist or Ent specialist for proper evaluation.

Hello Martin,


Dizziness can mean different things to different people.Some people use the term for vertigo or spinning sensation, some use it for the feeling of near fainting (presyncope) or syncope, some use it for unsteadiness while trying to walk etc.

To ascertain the exact cause of dizziness a detailed history is of paramount importance. Investigations can only contribute in this regard but cannot confirm the cause.

Like you suspect a Postural Hypotension needs to be ruled out. Blood pressure needs to be measured while lying down and while standing. Its also important to know if she has any associated symptoms like blurring of vision, slurring of speech or diplopia (seeing objects as two ) or unsteadiness on walking when she feels giddy. If these symptoms are present it could suggest a Vertebrobasilar TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)

Other possibilities that needs consideration include a Peripheral Vestibular problem which could be manifesting as giddiness.Its important to enquire about any hearing deficits or sensation of ringing in the ear.

In the elderly giddiness could be due to multiple causes rather than a single cause, like a Neuropathy, musculoskeletal problem, Parkinsonism or visual impairment.

Cardiac causes like abnormal heart rhythms needs exclusion. Another cause of giddiness is psychogenic or more commonly seen in anxious or depressed people.

Among the many reasons mentioned...A Neurologist should be able to help in determining the exact cause. Hope this helps as an overview !