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What Causes Acute Dizziness In Elderly?
Question: My 78 yoaunt just called c/o acute dizziness.when she tries to get up she falls back to the right . she was talking clearly and seems to be OK otherwise.
Should she go to ER for evaluation
Should she go to ER for evaluation
Brief Answer:
Most likely BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is most likely to be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).
2. To diagnose this, she will require a visit to a doctor.
3. At her age, an ER visit is advised as other neurological signs can be directly observed and any stroke can be ruled out.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Most likely BPPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This is most likely to be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).
2. To diagnose this, she will require a visit to a doctor.
3. At her age, an ER visit is advised as other neurological signs can be directly observed and any stroke can be ruled out.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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