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What Causes Persistent Giddiness In An Elderly Woman?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: I am a 70 year old female. On occasion I get a light headed feeling, last Sunday while I was eating dinner I had to hold onto the table because I was getting dizzy and feeling faint. I had had breakfast in the am and this was about 6. I had only had a little popcorn around 1pm. I get this feeling on occasion. I also get very warm very easy.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)
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Hi xxxxxxx,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

I would surely like to be of help in this regard but I need to know a few details beforehand-
1)What is your blood pressure? Have you ever been checked for postural hypotension or postural drop in blood pressure?
2)What are your medicines? List them,please.
3)What is your medical history? Other diseases like Diabetes, Heart disease?

Please follow up with details so that I can answer it well.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Persistent Giddiness In An Elderly Woman?

Brief Answer: Please provide additional details. Detailed Answer: Hi xxxxxxx, Thanks for being in follow-up. I would surely like to be of help in this regard but I need to know a few details beforehand- 1)What is your blood pressure? Have you ever been checked for postural hypotension or postural drop in blood pressure? 2)What are your medicines? List them,please. 3)What is your medical history? Other diseases like Diabetes, Heart disease? Please follow up with details so that I can answer it well. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)