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How To Identify Frequent Headaches And Dizziness Through Tests?
A 30 year female patient comes into the clinic complaining about bad cramps, headache and feeling very dizzy. What would be one of the main question you would ask her during her intake? What lab exams would you run before the doctor comes in to see her? Would you take a full set of vitals ? If yes, why?
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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in such patient first of all i will check the blood pressure and then do the routine tests as Hb , TLC , DLC ESR , SUGAR LEVEL and urine test ..as there are cramps i will suggest serum calcium and vit d level .as there is problem of headache and dizziness so i will advise cervical spine xray ap and lateral view . till tests i will advise nutritious diet .
If you are satisfied with my answer then vote as helpful ..With regards dr VARINDER JOSHI
in such patient first of all i will check the blood pressure and then do the routine tests as Hb , TLC , DLC ESR , SUGAR LEVEL and urine test ..as there are cramps i will suggest serum calcium and vit d level .as there is problem of headache and dizziness so i will advise cervical spine xray ap and lateral view . till tests i will advise nutritious diet .
If you are satisfied with my answer then vote as helpful ..With regards dr VARINDER JOSHI
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