
What Causes Dizziness After A Hip Replacement Surgery In An Elderly Person?

Edema unlikely to be the cause
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Edema related to the hip replacement alone is unlikely to be the cause for the dizziness and blurred vision. Dizziness or presyncope requires mainly a cardiac and metabolic evaluation. If there is vertigo which is sensation of movement in the absence of real movement then a neurological and ENT assessment would be preferable. Low blood sugar, anemia , electrolyte imbalance, long QT syndrome and low blood pressure (more comminly) can also lead to similar symptoms and need to be looked for. ECG, blood counts, metabolic panel including blood sugar, electrolytes, renal and liver function tests can be advised to determine the cause and correct it accordingly.
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Dr M.S Khalil


Thank you so very, very much! I think I had better get in for tests...and quit trying to find easy fixes for what could be trouble. I was trying to blame it on edema and put it in the "not that important" column. By that, I mean something i could fix if I took water pills again, which i really don't ant to do. Anyway....I am very grateful for your intelligent and thorough reply.
Respectfully,
Mickie McGowan
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