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What Causes Periodic Attacks Of Dizziness In An Elderly Person?
I m a 72 year old female in pretty good health, thin, active, and in decent shape for my age. I m having periodic dizziness... not vertigo but dizziness. It s not upon standing/rising like a blood pressure reaction. I can t relate it to anything specific. I currently take Premarin .625 daily, otc slow FE, baby aspirin, felodipine for Raynauld s, pantoprozole, fiber, and omega 3 fish oil, all of which I ve taken a long time. Suggestions?
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Hello,
Conditions like TIA has to be evaluated. Consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Conditions like TIA has to be evaluated. Consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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