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Can Heaviness In Head And Blurred Vision Accompanied With Vertigo And Tinnitus Indicate Something Serious?

I have a heavy head for the last year not a pain but a fullness in it and I also have vertigo and tinnitus, it started off with a blurred vision episode that lasted about 5 minutes, I have had brain and neck scans and bloods that all came back clear, hearing test and eye tests too which are fine any clue to what it could be?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I suspect it to be due to Transient ischemic Attack( TIA).
Because
1. You experienced the symptoms for about 5 minutes only.
2. All the symptoms occur together.
3. All the Investigations pertaining to the organs like eyes, ear and blood as well as scan are normal.
In Transient Ischemic Attacks, blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. After a short time, blood flows again and the symptoms go away.

You are at high risk of stroke.
You need the complete evaluation of cardiac system, coagulation studies, Carotid doppler ultrasound.
You may need the Aspirin and Clopidogrel to prevent the risk of stroke.

Please do the above said investigation and consult your treating physician.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.


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Can Heaviness In Head And Blurred Vision Accompanied With Vertigo And Tinnitus Indicate Something Serious?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect it to be due to Transient ischemic Attack( TIA). Because 1. You experienced the symptoms for about 5 minutes only. 2. All the symptoms occur together. 3. All the Investigations pertaining to the organs like eyes, ear and blood as well as scan are normal. In Transient Ischemic Attacks, blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. After a short time, blood flows again and the symptoms go away. You are at high risk of stroke. You need the complete evaluation of cardiac system, coagulation studies, Carotid doppler ultrasound. You may need the Aspirin and Clopidogrel to prevent the risk of stroke. Please do the above said investigation and consult your treating physician. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.