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What Causes Dizziness In An Elderly Man?
I take of a 85 yr old gentleman he has dizziness,light headed has seen by family dr. ears,nose and throat dr. he had a tube in the left ear noting has helped he is to Have a MRI this week to seen if there is any change He is wanting to go to a diagnostic clinic but which one
Thu, 2 May 2019
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, detailed neurological examination and manervours for. cerebellar signs and BPPV should be done by a neurologist or an ENT specialist. Meanwhile, MRI will be done and will help for the cause too. However, baseline electrolytes and micronutrients deficiencies should be ruled out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, detailed neurological examination and manervours for. cerebellar signs and BPPV should be done by a neurologist or an ENT specialist. Meanwhile, MRI will be done and will help for the cause too. However, baseline electrolytes and micronutrients deficiencies should be ruled out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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