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What Causes Lightheadedness And Dizziness While Bending Down?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Question: light head dizziness when bend over . some lossof balance
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Anemia, Postural Hypotension or Vestibular Problems

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have light head dizziness when bend over along with some loss of balance

This can be commonly due to
1. Vestibular Problems
2. Anemia
3. Postural Hypotension

You need to
1. Check your Blood for Hemoglobin
2. Undergo Vestibular Function Tests
3. Check for Postural Hypotension by measuring BP in Sitting and Lying Posture

Please consult a Neurosurgeon for Evaluation

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

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What Causes Lightheadedness And Dizziness While Bending Down?

Brief Answer: Anemia, Postural Hypotension or Vestibular Problems Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have light head dizziness when bend over along with some loss of balance This can be commonly due to 1. Vestibular Problems 2. Anemia 3. Postural Hypotension You need to 1. Check your Blood for Hemoglobin 2. Undergo Vestibular Function Tests 3. Check for Postural Hypotension by measuring BP in Sitting and Lying Posture Please consult a Neurosurgeon for Evaluation Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback. PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno