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Suffering From Dizziness, Became Unconcious For Half An Hour. Worried About The Findings?

Hi, My mother is suffering from the problem of dizziness when she woke up in the morning,for some time she was not able to stand properly,she tried to sit and after sometime again she stood up,but stil the problem was there,she became unconcious for half an hour. She knew what is happening around her during her unconcious state,but still she wanted to close her eyes.
Sat, 11 May 2013
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Hello,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) & Cerebello-pontine angle.
2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension.
3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia)
4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction.
5. Long term use of certain medications.

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology in the inner ear & Cerebello-pontine angle.

So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done including vestibular function tests.
Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken.

Meanwhile, she should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.
Also, make sure that your mother does not get up or bends down her head suddenly.
She should take some time, it prevents sudden stimulation of semi circular canals in inner ear & reduces the symptoms of vertigo.

Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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Suffering From Dizziness, Became Unconcious For Half An Hour. Worried About The Findings?

Hello, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) & Cerebello-pontine angle. 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension. 3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia) 4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction. 5. Long term use of certain medications. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology in the inner ear & Cerebello-pontine angle. So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done including vestibular function tests. Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken. Meanwhile, she should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Also, make sure that your mother does not get up or bends down her head suddenly. She should take some time, it prevents sudden stimulation of semi circular canals in inner ear & reduces the symptoms of vertigo. Wishing her a good health. Take care.