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What Causes Dizziness, Mild Vertigo, Lethargy, Chills And Nausea In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: I am spacy,dizzy,mild vertigo when i bend over,lethargic,and slightly nausious I am well hydratedand OK to drive,have normal bowel movements and stooles.I am an 84 yr old male with no known heart or health conditions.Also mild chills.

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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please consult neurologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such symptoms can be caused by several issues including blood pressure drop, narrow cervical arteries due to atherosclerosis or in rare cases even a brain tumor.
To determine the reason of your symptoms, you should consult neurologist. Cervical arteries ultrasound should be done at first. Head CT is advisable as well.
Please do not wait with it. Otherwise it may result with a stroke.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Dizziness, Mild Vertigo, Lethargy, Chills And Nausea In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Please consult neurologist. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptoms can be caused by several issues including blood pressure drop, narrow cervical arteries due to atherosclerosis or in rare cases even a brain tumor. To determine the reason of your symptoms, you should consult neurologist. Cervical arteries ultrasound should be done at first. Head CT is advisable as well. Please do not wait with it. Otherwise it may result with a stroke. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.