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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo, Memory Loss And Muscle Cramps In Legs
Question: I am a 52 year old woman, non smoker, teetotal but obese. I am getting vertigo, memory loss, pins and needles in hands and feet, muscle cramps in legs, blurred vision and general weakness, feel very unwell. I am blaming the menopause but should I see a doctor?
This has been going on for some months now. It settles then comes back.
Many thanks
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This has been going on for some months now. It settles then comes back.
Many thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Better to see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash H M and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. All the symptoms could be related to menopause.
2. However, as the symptoms include vertigo, dizziness, etc and risk of falling and injuries, an evaluation is necessary. Need to evaluate any other causes.
3. Thyroid hormone profile, complete blood hemogram and routine urine analysis is necessary. As you are obese, hypothyroidism or anemia or diabetes mellitus requires evaluation. A few tests can confirm and also if its menopause related, symptoms can be controlled through hormone replacement therapy and also reduces risk of fall, weakness or osteoporosis.
Do meet your doctor for tests and opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Better to see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash H M and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. All the symptoms could be related to menopause.
2. However, as the symptoms include vertigo, dizziness, etc and risk of falling and injuries, an evaluation is necessary. Need to evaluate any other causes.
3. Thyroid hormone profile, complete blood hemogram and routine urine analysis is necessary. As you are obese, hypothyroidism or anemia or diabetes mellitus requires evaluation. A few tests can confirm and also if its menopause related, symptoms can be controlled through hormone replacement therapy and also reduces risk of fall, weakness or osteoporosis.
Do meet your doctor for tests and opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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