
What Causes Frequent Episodes Of Dizziness In An Elderly Person?

Question: I have been having increasing episodes of dizziness when standing up from a sitting position.
Is this a sign of something, I am 61 years old and healthy.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
Is this a sign of something, I am 61 years old and healthy.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Postural hypotension/Autonomic dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.
The symptom you have mentioned is typical of postural hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction.
It can commonly be due to-
1)Diabetes
2)Neuropathy
3)Some medicines-like antihypertensives,diuretics
4)Dehydration or inadequate fluids intake
5)Anemia
6)Heart disorders
7)Ageing itself is a cause
Does any of the above fits in your case?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Postural hypotension/Autonomic dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.
The symptom you have mentioned is typical of postural hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction.
It can commonly be due to-
1)Diabetes
2)Neuropathy
3)Some medicines-like antihypertensives,diuretics
4)Dehydration or inadequate fluids intake
5)Anemia
6)Heart disorders
7)Ageing itself is a cause
Does any of the above fits in your case?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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