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What Causes Frequent Episodes Of Dizziness In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: I have been having increasing episodes of dizziness when standing up from a sitting position.
Is this a sign of something, I am 61 years old and healthy.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Postural hypotension/Autonomic dysfunction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

The symptom you have mentioned is typical of postural hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction.
It can commonly be due to-
1)Diabetes
2)Neuropathy
3)Some medicines-like antihypertensives,diuretics
4)Dehydration or inadequate fluids intake
5)Anemia
6)Heart disorders
7)Ageing itself is a cause


Does any of the above fits in your case?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Frequent Episodes Of Dizziness In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Postural hypotension/Autonomic dysfunction. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. The symptom you have mentioned is typical of postural hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction. It can commonly be due to- 1)Diabetes 2)Neuropathy 3)Some medicines-like antihypertensives,diuretics 4)Dehydration or inadequate fluids intake 5)Anemia 6)Heart disorders 7)Ageing itself is a cause Does any of the above fits in your case? I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with details. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)