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Occasional Headache, Dizzy Spells, Getting The Smell Or Taste Of Blood
Question: I am having occasional headaches, usually around the base of my skull, dizzy spells, and sometimes the smell or taste of blood...I have been feeling like this for over a week now, its hard to function like this.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The occasional headaches associated with dizzy spells associated with an altered sense of smell can be related to a sinus inflammation or chronic sinusitis.
The other possible causes that need to be ruled out include cervical spondylosis or a middle ear disease.
Right now you can start taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. I encourage you to consult an ENT specialist for a proper examination so that a specific therapy can be initiated soon after detecting the organic cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The occasional headaches associated with dizzy spells associated with an altered sense of smell can be related to a sinus inflammation or chronic sinusitis.
The other possible causes that need to be ruled out include cervical spondylosis or a middle ear disease.
Right now you can start taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. I encourage you to consult an ENT specialist for a proper examination so that a specific therapy can be initiated soon after detecting the organic cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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