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What Causes Vertigo, Blurred Vision And Lack Of Concentration?
Question: Hi Dr. Rynne,
I get the following symptoms: DIZZY light headed like vertigo , HAZY VISION , CONFUSION in that I cannot seem to concentrate and my memory is not as sharp as it use to be, a bit panicky , easily distracted so I cannot read a page of a book and I have trouble DRIVING. I have had a diabetes test with the results coming back normal.
My current blood pressure is 141/94
I am 50 years old and have had these symptom's for far too long now
Please help
Thank you,
XXXX
I get the following symptoms: DIZZY light headed like vertigo , HAZY VISION , CONFUSION in that I cannot seem to concentrate and my memory is not as sharp as it use to be, a bit panicky , easily distracted so I cannot read a page of a book and I have trouble DRIVING. I have had a diabetes test with the results coming back normal.
My current blood pressure is 141/94
I am 50 years old and have had these symptom's for far too long now
Please help
Thank you,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Further evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
There are few things to clarify about your symptoms.
How long did you experienced those symptoms? Are the symptoms worsening, or are they the same? Are there any situations or medicaments that improve your symptoms? Are there situations that worsen your symptoms? Did you had any brain imaging study done? (MRI)
About memory, you have problems with recent situations or with past ones?
Any prolonged alcohol use, any vitamin B12 level measured?
Blood pressure you refer is considered pathological, so there is need for blood pressure control with drugs.
In my opinion, symptoms you describe indicate two main possible diagnoses: dementia ( poorly supported by your age) and psychological problems ( attention deficit disorder).
In order to diagnose correctly your condition, a brain MRI and blood tests about anemia, vitamin B12 levels needed to be done.
Hope this helps. I remain at your disposal for further questions or clarifications.
Best regards.
Further evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
There are few things to clarify about your symptoms.
How long did you experienced those symptoms? Are the symptoms worsening, or are they the same? Are there any situations or medicaments that improve your symptoms? Are there situations that worsen your symptoms? Did you had any brain imaging study done? (MRI)
About memory, you have problems with recent situations or with past ones?
Any prolonged alcohol use, any vitamin B12 level measured?
Blood pressure you refer is considered pathological, so there is need for blood pressure control with drugs.
In my opinion, symptoms you describe indicate two main possible diagnoses: dementia ( poorly supported by your age) and psychological problems ( attention deficit disorder).
In order to diagnose correctly your condition, a brain MRI and blood tests about anemia, vitamin B12 levels needed to be done.
Hope this helps. I remain at your disposal for further questions or clarifications.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hello Dr. Erion,
I have not drank alcohol in 32 years as I do not like the taste of it.
B12 tests I am not sure but I do not think so
The symptoms have been with me for a good 5 years maybe more
I feel good just after I get up in the morning after a cup of tea with sugar in it.
I seem to feel worse mid morning onwards
I get a bit light headed when I am driving and at heights but I used to drive all over the country for a job.
I have not had a brain study done
I used to remember the smallest detail now it is hit and miss if I remember things
My vision gets a bit blurry sometimes and I find it really hard to concentrate but sugar seems to give me a bit of clarity I believe
My symptoms come and go but they seem to be with me more than not.
Thank you,
XXXX
I have not drank alcohol in 32 years as I do not like the taste of it.
B12 tests I am not sure but I do not think so
The symptoms have been with me for a good 5 years maybe more
I feel good just after I get up in the morning after a cup of tea with sugar in it.
I seem to feel worse mid morning onwards
I get a bit light headed when I am driving and at heights but I used to drive all over the country for a job.
I have not had a brain study done
I used to remember the smallest detail now it is hit and miss if I remember things
My vision gets a bit blurry sometimes and I find it really hard to concentrate but sugar seems to give me a bit of clarity I believe
My symptoms come and go but they seem to be with me more than not.
Thank you,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Brain imaging needed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back XXXXXXX and thanks for the clarifications.
In my opinion, there is need for a neurological evaluation (especially memory function) and a brain imaging study (MRI), order to properly diagnose your condition.
About sugar blood levels, did they resulted lower than normal ranges? ( Hypoglicemia)
If so, then there is an explanation of most of your symptoms.
Again, you need to have a correct control of your blood pressure.
I suggest you to discuss with your primary care Doctor these issues and the possibility of having a brain MRI done.
Hope I helped you. Best regards.
Brain imaging needed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back XXXXXXX and thanks for the clarifications.
In my opinion, there is need for a neurological evaluation (especially memory function) and a brain imaging study (MRI), order to properly diagnose your condition.
About sugar blood levels, did they resulted lower than normal ranges? ( Hypoglicemia)
If so, then there is an explanation of most of your symptoms.
Again, you need to have a correct control of your blood pressure.
I suggest you to discuss with your primary care Doctor these issues and the possibility of having a brain MRI done.
Hope I helped you. Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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