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What Causes Sudden Blackout With Dizziness?

Hi! So for a long while I ve been having trouble with my head. Such as when I move my eyes a certain way, like to a certain side, I get extremely dizzy. I also blackout a lot and I can t see when I get up. I know that s called a head rush, but mine May last a few minutes and I lose ability in my body. I usually lean up against a wall in case I fall over. I ve had a great amount of fatigue, and my vision is sitting worse. Lately I ve noticed it s getting worse (my head problem) and I m not sure if I should go to a doctor or not. For the record, I wear contacts and glasses but even without both of them on I still get extremely dizzy at random times, and random places I move my eyes or head. Please get back to me as soon as possible. My question is if it s something potentially serious, and should I go to a doctor? And if I do go what would they do?
Thu, 25 Feb 2016
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Thank you for your query
Would you please clarify a few things for me?

1)how old are you?
2) are you a diabetic, hypertensive or hyperlipidemic, ?
3) do you have any history of heart disease, palpitations?
4) has you visual symptoms developed gradually or suddenly?
5)any headache or memory loss before and after a blackout.?
6)any history of seizure for you or in your family?
7) are you on any medications?
8)any ringing in your ears (tinnitus) or loss of hearing?
9)for which kind of visual disturbance do you wear glasses /contacts?

I'll address the issues in the order that you have mentioned them in.

Dizziness associated with certain eye /head positions may be due to vestibular dysfunction. The inner ear and vestibule are responsible for relaying information regarding your position and conveying that to the rest of your brain and body to adjust balance accordingly. Any pathology that affects this system can lead your symptoms
For instance, inner ear infections, tumors of the nerve that supplies these areas.

Blackouts (associated with memory loss) and transient vision loss usually have their origin in ischemia (reduced/compromised blood flow to the brain). This could be due to diseases of the heart and blood vessels(cardiovascular system) including arrhythmia (disordered rhythm of the heart) , atherosclerosis (fat/plaque deposits in the heart and blood vessels)

Seizures (abnormal electric activity that shocks your brain) can result in decreased oxygenation of the brain tissue.

This is only the tip of the iceberg.
I strongly recommend that you see your physician, better still, visit the ER right away.
Your symptoms could indicate a potentially serious underlying disorder.

What to expect :
- hospitalization
-continuous cardiac monitoring (to catch an arrhythmia)
- imaging of the brain (CT/MRI), electrocardiogram, echocardiogram for the heart.
- blood work - general and those that include testing for autoimmune disease.
- supplemental oxygen therapy (if required)
- an ENT, NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, INTERNIST and possibly an ophthalmology
consult (for your ears, brain, heart, eyes and metabolic assessment?

Please be prepared.
Do not delay. I can't stress this enough. It is imperative that you see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Don't drive and take someone along with you

Hope I've helped. Please get back to us if you have any further questions.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Sudden Blackout With Dizziness?

Thank you for your query Would you please clarify a few things for me? 1)how old are you? 2) are you a diabetic, hypertensive or hyperlipidemic, ? 3) do you have any history of heart disease, palpitations? 4) has you visual symptoms developed gradually or suddenly? 5)any headache or memory loss before and after a blackout.? 6)any history of seizure for you or in your family? 7) are you on any medications? 8)any ringing in your ears (tinnitus) or loss of hearing? 9)for which kind of visual disturbance do you wear glasses /contacts? I ll address the issues in the order that you have mentioned them in. Dizziness associated with certain eye /head positions may be due to vestibular dysfunction. The inner ear and vestibule are responsible for relaying information regarding your position and conveying that to the rest of your brain and body to adjust balance accordingly. Any pathology that affects this system can lead your symptoms For instance, inner ear infections, tumors of the nerve that supplies these areas. Blackouts (associated with memory loss) and transient vision loss usually have their origin in ischemia (reduced/compromised blood flow to the brain). This could be due to diseases of the heart and blood vessels(cardiovascular system) including arrhythmia (disordered rhythm of the heart) , atherosclerosis (fat/plaque deposits in the heart and blood vessels) Seizures (abnormal electric activity that shocks your brain) can result in decreased oxygenation of the brain tissue. This is only the tip of the iceberg. I strongly recommend that you see your physician, better still, visit the ER right away. Your symptoms could indicate a potentially serious underlying disorder. What to expect : - hospitalization -continuous cardiac monitoring (to catch an arrhythmia) - imaging of the brain (CT/MRI), electrocardiogram, echocardiogram for the heart. - blood work - general and those that include testing for autoimmune disease. - supplemental oxygen therapy (if required) - an ENT, NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, INTERNIST and possibly an ophthalmology consult (for your ears, brain, heart, eyes and metabolic assessment? Please be prepared. Do not delay. I can t stress this enough. It is imperative that you see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Don t drive and take someone along with you Hope I ve helped. Please get back to us if you have any further questions. Wish you good health.