What Causes Pain At The Back Of Head And Dizziness?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014

Question: hi am a 33 year old lady normally experience needle pin headache at the back and middle of my head.dizziness a times and hotness of both legs and hands.no weightloss or loss of appetite.my doctor thinks is anxiety disorder

Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be an anxiety disorder

Detailed Answer:
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The symptoms that you have explained could be a manifestation of anxiety disorder. However before commiting on this diagnosis it would be worthwhile to test the blood for hemoglobin, B12 levels and thyroid profile. Any abnormality found on these parameters can lead to these symptoms.
If its anxiety disorder then you would benefit with the use of sertraline or desvenlafaxine. These medications need to be taken for 6-8 months to get the illness treated for certain.

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