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What Causes Dizziness, Vertigo And Black Out Spells?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: HAVING SENSATIONS OF VERTIGO, DIZZINESS BLAC-OUT SPELLS
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Emergency

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

For a 81 yr old this could be emergency. Dizziness, vertigo and black out spells indicate cutting out of blood supply to the parts of the brain that carry sensations to ear and eye. There may be a clot or volley of clots that ruptured and carried to distal arteries. This may be seen on MRI scan of the brain.

I feel this should be reached to hospital for evaluation and observation. Although no active interventions may be planned but observation under intensive care is need of the hour.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. V. N. S. Parinam

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

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What Causes Dizziness, Vertigo And Black Out Spells?

Brief Answer: Emergency Detailed Answer: Hello, For a 81 yr old this could be emergency. Dizziness, vertigo and black out spells indicate cutting out of blood supply to the parts of the brain that carry sensations to ear and eye. There may be a clot or volley of clots that ruptured and carried to distal arteries. This may be seen on MRI scan of the brain. I feel this should be reached to hospital for evaluation and observation. Although no active interventions may be planned but observation under intensive care is need of the hour.