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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness And Weakness Of The Legs

My 20 year old daughter is experiencing fainting spells. She feels them coming on. She has about five minutes before these spells hit her. Then she feels like everything is falling in, she s white as a sheet, and she is perspiring a lot. She looses strength in her legs and falls or needs to sit down immediately.
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out brain any spinal cord related diseases first because fainting attack, loss of balance, lose of strength in lower limbs etc are commonly seen with brain and spinal cord diseases.
So consult neurologist and get done clinical examination, MRI brain and spine.
If all these are normal then no need to worry much.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out brain and spine pathology.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness And Weakness Of The Legs

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out brain any spinal cord related diseases first because fainting attack, loss of balance, lose of strength in lower limbs etc are commonly seen with brain and spinal cord diseases. So consult neurologist and get done clinical examination, MRI brain and spine. If all these are normal then no need to worry much. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out brain and spine pathology. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.