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Occasional Reeling Of Head. Taking Medication For Enlarged Prostrate. History Of IHD. Causes?
I am 80 years old. I am having occassional reeling of head during the course of the day irrespective of whether I am sitting or standing. I am having medicines for treatment of hyperglycemia and hypertension and have a history of IHD. Recently I have started taking medicine for minor symptoms of enlarged prostrate. Can you please tell me the cause of the reeling of my head
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
Hello,
The reeling of head may be caused by problem with organs that are responsible for maintaining balance. These organs are cerebellum, inner ear and posterior columns. Your symptom is more likely to be due to problem with the first two. Since you are hyertensive and a patient of IHD so the chances of minor strokes are high in you. You need to undergo evaluation by a neurologist and subsequently MRI scan of the brain will be needed.
Depending on the cause found you will be started on treatment.
Good luck.
The reeling of head may be caused by problem with organs that are responsible for maintaining balance. These organs are cerebellum, inner ear and posterior columns. Your symptom is more likely to be due to problem with the first two. Since you are hyertensive and a patient of IHD so the chances of minor strokes are high in you. You need to undergo evaluation by a neurologist and subsequently MRI scan of the brain will be needed.
Depending on the cause found you will be started on treatment.
Good luck.
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