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What Causes Dizziness And Heaviness On Left Side Of Body In An Elderly Person?
I am a 58 year old woman, and have just started yesterdaiy to have dizziness, and can t eat. I always thro up after a dizzi spell. I will mostly lean heavily to the left and hard to control myself. I will walk crazily nest to the wall till I can get to my bed or find some place to throw up. Do you know what this might be?
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Hello,
Sudden onset of dizziness, heaviness on left side of the body in an elderly indicates possible development of cerebro vascular stroke via thrombosis (in around 85%) or embolism (around 15% cases). Associated vomiting also suggests the same thing to be considered. You require a call to 911 and immediate medical attention before the stroke damages further vital structures of the brain.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Sudden onset of dizziness, heaviness on left side of the body in an elderly indicates possible development of cerebro vascular stroke via thrombosis (in around 85%) or embolism (around 15% cases). Associated vomiting also suggests the same thing to be considered. You require a call to 911 and immediate medical attention before the stroke damages further vital structures of the brain.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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