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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness

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Posted on Wed, 22 Feb 2017
Question: I have reynauds and positive Ana but all other auto immune tests are inconclusive. I also get very dizzy above 9,000'. I live at 3500' and I'm in good physical condition. Could the dizziness be related I forgot to mention that s to my RH dr.
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dizziness is due to low oxygen pressure at 9000 feet.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Dizziness at height of 9000 feet above sea level can be due to low oxygen pressure.
Dizziness is probably not associated with autoimmune disease or Raynaud's disease.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness

Brief Answer: Dizziness is due to low oxygen pressure at 9000 feet. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Dizziness at height of 9000 feet above sea level can be due to low oxygen pressure. Dizziness is probably not associated with autoimmune disease or Raynaud's disease. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri