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What Causes Dizziness In An 80-year-old When Standing Still For A Long Time?

I am 80 years old and when I stand still for any period of time I get dizzy and feel like i am going to faint. I've seen a cardiologist, a hematologist, and a neurologist, and they couldn't find anything wrong. I also have had the inner ear checked for any imbalance, and that wasn't the problem. What else can I do?This is for my mom.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

1. As you have taken an opinion of a cardiologist [for cardiovascular status], a hematologist [ for blood picture], and a Neurologist [for any neurological sign] and nothing conclusive has been diagnosed thus following is my opinion:

2. In old age, cervical spondylitis is the commonest cause of giddiness (ask for X-ray cervical spine, ENT & Ophthalmic checkup. (Additionally, go for thyroid profile), till then general advice for her will be:

. Avoid movements of the head, bed rest
. Avoid caffeine
. Check whether any drug that the patient is taking (if any) is causing giddiness.
. Use cervical collar.
. Injection neurobion IM [alternate days]
. capsule B complex twice daily for 15 days

Check with her Vitamin B12 level since deficiency in this age does cause Neurological problems.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood
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What Causes Dizziness In An 80-year-old When Standing Still For A Long Time?

Hello, 1. As you have taken an opinion of a cardiologist [for cardiovascular status], a hematologist [ for blood picture], and a Neurologist [for any neurological sign] and nothing conclusive has been diagnosed thus following is my opinion: 2. In old age, cervical spondylitis is the commonest cause of giddiness (ask for X-ray cervical spine, ENT & Ophthalmic checkup. (Additionally, go for thyroid profile), till then general advice for her will be: . Avoid movements of the head, bed rest . Avoid caffeine . Check whether any drug that the patient is taking (if any) is causing giddiness. . Use cervical collar. . Injection neurobion IM [alternate days] . capsule B complex twice daily for 15 days Check with her Vitamin B12 level since deficiency in this age does cause Neurological problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood