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What Causes Malaise, Weakness, Dizzy Spells And Pressure In The Eyes?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: I am experiencing general malaise, weakness and dizzy spells. Pressure in my right eye . Previously experienced tonic clonic seizures. no history of epilepsy

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
These symptoms may be manifestation of complex partial seizure as you have tonic clonic seizure earlier. But, Possibility of nonspecific malaise due to migraine, anxiety may be there.
You should take adequate fluid and rest.
For persistent dizziness take cinnarizine or betahistine.
Get your blood pressure measured.
Provide any reports if available especially blood reports.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (36 minutes later)

Could these be happening in my sleep? I sometimes awake having difficulty swallowing. Also is the pressure in my right eye possibly related? I am having difficulty focusing and have brain fog on a regular basis

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Seizure can occur in awake and sleep stage too.
Migraine headache also leads to decreased concentration and fogginess.
Such symptoms may also arise due to menstruation.
Take amitryptiline and pain killers for releif.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad