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Question: I have been having dizzy spell,not the kind where the room spins ,but the ones where I feel like i could pass out. They started in Nov. and only lasted 4-5 seconds, gradually growing to where now they are lasting days. My heart beat skips occassionally I am seeing drs. but have them stumped. I have had every test ,blood work is normal. Heart is strong had internal ultrasound they found tiny hole a genetic flaw from birth. Everything from my waist has been scaned to my neck. neck veins and arteries are ok. I have no pain, just now the room makes me feel unsteady when I first stand up. I have had a crushed knee surgery 17 yrs ago and have a metal plate in my arm from auto accident. I have been treated for blood clots in my lower legs, but am on no meds now. Could I have a brain tumor there is a history of cancer in the family on both sides.
Brief Answer:
The chance of brain tumor is low.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and investigations.
I am happy to note that all investigations are normal, however, it is unfortunate that a clear cut diagnosis has not been made.
We need to exclude a brain disease, such as ischemia (lack of blood flow to brain), tumor, etc. However, the chances of you having a brain tumor is low.
In any case, you should get a MRI brain with angiogram to exclude brain ischemia.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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The chance of brain tumor is low.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and investigations.
I am happy to note that all investigations are normal, however, it is unfortunate that a clear cut diagnosis has not been made.
We need to exclude a brain disease, such as ischemia (lack of blood flow to brain), tumor, etc. However, the chances of you having a brain tumor is low.
In any case, you should get a MRI brain with angiogram to exclude brain ischemia.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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