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What Causes Dizziness When Suffering From Flu?
Question: MY WIFE HAVE BEEN ASKED TO DO CT OF BRAIN .THE OBSERVATION IS MILD DIFFUSE CEREBRAL
ATROPHY.SHE IS AGED 59. SHE HAS BEEN ASKED TO DO THE TEST WHEN SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GIDDINESS IN THE MORNING WHEN SHE HAS VIRAL FLU ( ?).SHE IS OTHERWISE HEALTHY AND CARRY OUT HER ROUTINE JOB WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM.AM FROM XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
THANKS AND REGARDS
ATROPHY.SHE IS AGED 59. SHE HAS BEEN ASKED TO DO THE TEST WHEN SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GIDDINESS IN THE MORNING WHEN SHE HAS VIRAL FLU ( ?).SHE IS OTHERWISE HEALTHY AND CARRY OUT HER ROUTINE JOB WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM.AM FROM XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
THANKS AND REGARDS
Brief Answer:
CT scan - Normal age related changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It looks to be normal CT changes. At this age, these changes are normal.
2. Due to flu, she had weakness and was possible dizziness. Improvement in hydration and diet intake should be adequate. She will require rest.
Not to worry about CT scan findings. Its normal.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
CT scan - Normal age related changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It looks to be normal CT changes. At this age, these changes are normal.
2. Due to flu, she had weakness and was possible dizziness. Improvement in hydration and diet intake should be adequate. She will require rest.
Not to worry about CT scan findings. Its normal.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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