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Suggest Cause For Dizziness Numb Lips And Light Headednes
My mom, 82 years old, has been experiencing dizziness, lips feeling numb, earlier today her hands were tingly, light headed..I thought I should take her to the hospital but she doesn t want to go. She has never had any cardiac events. Thank you, Verna Cull
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Hi Verna,
I am happy to hear that you are taking care of your mom.
Dizziness, numbed lips and tingly hands are associated to many problems including:
- dehydration
- possible heart/brain event
So, it is necessary to get her checked by a cardiologist and neurologist in order to start treatment in time.
Meanwhile, you can measure her blood pressure and blood glucose at home, record the results to pass them to her doctor.
Try to convince to get medically checked.
Dr.Albana
I am happy to hear that you are taking care of your mom.
Dizziness, numbed lips and tingly hands are associated to many problems including:
- dehydration
- possible heart/brain event
So, it is necessary to get her checked by a cardiologist and neurologist in order to start treatment in time.
Meanwhile, you can measure her blood pressure and blood glucose at home, record the results to pass them to her doctor.
Try to convince to get medically checked.
Dr.Albana
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