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What Causes Headaches Along With Dizzy Spells And Swollen Face?
What could be the diagnosis? 13 yr old female, healthy, not overweight, active, headaches, dizzy spells for about 4 months. NKA.Was taken to ER face/eyes swollen, dizzy, headache. BP and pulse very high 170-180. Sent home with Propanolol. (Has dr appt on Mon.) 2 days later back in ER with swollen face/eyes. She s there now.
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Hrllo... I have read your question... There are many reasons for 13 year female to have swollen face... Need more history and eloberation of other symptoms... But thr detail which is available from question she is having edema with hypertension with dizziness... Possibilty could be acute glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome or hypothyroidism or Cushingoid... Need other detas and to be investigated thoroughly....
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