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What Causes Headache And Lightheadedness?
Question: thank you dr. my quest.ion is shou,ld I be concerned that recently I wake up with a slight headache and experience slight lightheadedness. I am 78 yrs. old and female I have diabetes for which I take metformin
Brief Answer:
Can be Stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
In old age with history of diabetes every vertigo needs to be evaluated for posterior circulation stroke.
I need to know following :
1. Any double vision?
2. Any vomitings?
3. Any dysphagia?
4. Any discharge from Ear?
5. Any cervical issues?
6. Is is continuous or intermittent?
7. Your Current BP, Pulse Rate, blood sugar?
Revert with these details.
Can be Stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
In old age with history of diabetes every vertigo needs to be evaluated for posterior circulation stroke.
I need to know following :
1. Any double vision?
2. Any vomitings?
3. Any dysphagia?
4. Any discharge from Ear?
5. Any cervical issues?
6. Is is continuous or intermittent?
7. Your Current BP, Pulse Rate, blood sugar?
Revert with these details.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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