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What Causes Severe Nausea, Headache, Dizziness And Unsteadiness?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2017
Question: Sever nausea headache and dizzy, stumbling lightheaded feeling like I may pass out. This started yesterday. Had stroke in 1980, but no problems since then. Don't know if this is vertigo or if I should go to the ER
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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I appreciate your concern

A central cause for the vertigo should be ruled out. If the onset is acute, with non focal presentation meaning no focal neurological deficit is there and in the presence of hearing loss and tinnitus then clinically its more likely to peripheral vertigo. Causes include Mennieres disease, labyrinthitis and conditions like BPPV. Treatment varies according to the cause. I would advise an ER visit to clinically assess for the cause especially to rule out a central cause with a history of CVA in 1980.

Wishing you best of health

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Let me know if you have any query

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Severe Nausea, Headache, Dizziness And Unsteadiness?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern A central cause for the vertigo should be ruled out. If the onset is acute, with non focal presentation meaning no focal neurological deficit is there and in the presence of hearing loss and tinnitus then clinically its more likely to peripheral vertigo. Causes include Mennieres disease, labyrinthitis and conditions like BPPV. Treatment varies according to the cause. I would advise an ER visit to clinically assess for the cause especially to rule out a central cause with a history of CVA in 1980. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil