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What Causes Dizziness And Itchiness In The Eyes Of An Elderly Person?

I am a 72 year old women and am experiencing dizziness. My blood pressure is 134 over 78. I swim a lot. My eyes are itchy. I do have sinus problems. One doctor says my ears are clogged and another says my ears are fine. I don t have good balance and stumble. Otherwise I am healthy.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness and itchiness in the eyes of an elderly person. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like middle ear infection , allergic reaction ,sinusitis , diabetes, type 2 , high blood pressure and anemia, iron deficiency . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with other test to confirm the diagnosis and ruel out other conditions . Doctor may prescribe medicines like vasograine or may refer you to ENT specialist for sinusitis or ear problem . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics anti emetic drug . For now avoid bending forward and take ibuprofen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dizziness And Itchiness In The Eyes Of An Elderly Person?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness and itchiness in the eyes of an elderly person. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like middle ear infection , allergic reaction ,sinusitis , diabetes, type 2 , high blood pressure and anemia, iron deficiency . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with other test to confirm the diagnosis and ruel out other conditions . Doctor may prescribe medicines like vasograine or may refer you to ENT specialist for sinusitis or ear problem . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics anti emetic drug . For now avoid bending forward and take ibuprofen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari