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What Causes Intermittent Dizziness, Nausea And Dull Headaches?
Question: Male 20 for the past week and a half ive had dizziness off and on and when i make fast movements along with that has come some nausea and just a couple slight headaches . Sometimes i feel like i have to blink my eyes for a little bit because i feel like theres sort of the feeling of a light shining in one . Also here and there i get off balance and im terrified its a brain tumor. I have been ever since my grandmother died of one and im freaking out could this be one
Brief Answer:
Not a brain tumor, consult a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are acute in onset and most likely either migraine or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV).
Nausea, vertigo , headache is commonly seen in migraine but ataxia needs to be evaluated regarding any BPPV affecting the balance system of body.
Brain tumor is unlikely as complains are of short duration and no focal deficit like vision loss, diplopia, hearing loss, motor deficit is present.
You need to get evaluated by a neurologist and get treated accordingly.
Requirement of brain imaging can be decided after examination.
No need to panic but definitely require and evaluation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Not a brain tumor, consult a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are acute in onset and most likely either migraine or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV).
Nausea, vertigo , headache is commonly seen in migraine but ataxia needs to be evaluated regarding any BPPV affecting the balance system of body.
Brain tumor is unlikely as complains are of short duration and no focal deficit like vision loss, diplopia, hearing loss, motor deficit is present.
You need to get evaluated by a neurologist and get treated accordingly.
Requirement of brain imaging can be decided after examination.
No need to panic but definitely require and evaluation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Im just really scared because of the dizzinees and little headaches they feel nore like pressure. Still unlikely its a tumor?
Brief Answer:
Consult a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
It's unlikely to be brain tumour.
You should consult a neurologist who can examine you and look for any danger signs related to intracranial space occupying lesions.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Consult a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
It's unlikely to be brain tumour.
You should consult a neurologist who can examine you and look for any danger signs related to intracranial space occupying lesions.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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