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What Causes Sudden Dizziness, Imbalance And Nausea?
Question: I woke up. I sat up and about fell. I got really dizzy and it was hard to walk straight. I am a little neaseated and after at work for awhile it seems a little better. What should i do? I have had a stroke
Brief Answer:
Urgently visit to an ER for examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms may be of posterior circulation stroke or acute vestibular neuronitis.
You should urgently consult an ER for examination and need for any CT or MRI.
In case examination is not suggestive of stroke, then anti vertigo medications can be taken like cinnarizine, betahistine.
Get your blood pressure measured too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Urgently visit to an ER for examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms may be of posterior circulation stroke or acute vestibular neuronitis.
You should urgently consult an ER for examination and need for any CT or MRI.
In case examination is not suggestive of stroke, then anti vertigo medications can be taken like cinnarizine, betahistine.
Get your blood pressure measured too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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