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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Dizziness With Diplopia?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Question: I have sudden onset HBP 162/102, dizziness, double vision for 2 days. Saw primary care dr who suggested I take baby aspirin.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Neurological examination/Brain imaging

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Sudden onset dizziness with diplopia,may be indicative of a brain stroke.Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke.Please get examined as soon as possible by a neurologist and get a brain imaging(CT or MRI scan) done to rule out the same.
It appears to be an emergency.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Dizziness With Diplopia?

Brief Answer: Neurological examination/Brain imaging Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Sudden onset dizziness with diplopia,may be indicative of a brain stroke.Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke.Please get examined as soon as possible by a neurologist and get a brain imaging(CT or MRI scan) done to rule out the same. It appears to be an emergency. If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)