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What Causes Visual Blackouts And Dizziness With A History Of Vertigo?
Question: Wife had a problem with Verigo in the last year vision upside down dizzy. She went to her doctor and has been fine till today when she experience a swishing noice or wind like noise in her head with some slight pain on her left side of her head with a vision problem in her right eye which was one half block or black and the other side of her right eye she could see. No pain in heat or arm. Seams to be fine except vision problem in the last few hours. Can this be another form of Verigo.
Brief Answer:
Get investigated and visit a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
She can be having migraine attack or stroke.
Visual blackouts can be found in both especially one half field.
You need to get her examined by a neurologist for investigation.
Most likely she may require a brain Mri.
She can take pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac for relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated and visit a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
She can be having migraine attack or stroke.
Visual blackouts can be found in both especially one half field.
You need to get her examined by a neurologist for investigation.
Most likely she may require a brain Mri.
She can take pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac for relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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