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What Causes Lightheadedness, Dizziness And Vertigo?
I have been feeling lightheaded and dizzy for a few weeks I mentioned to my doctor and we discussed vertigo but did not seem too concerned until I had a fall that I do not recall how it happened I awoke on the ground with my back hurting and staring at the sky.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Brief answer
Transient ischaemic attack
Detailed answer
sudden loss of consciousness followed by lightheadedNess and vertigo are the symptoms of transient ischaemia attack
Please look for any injury you may have sustained during fall and consult a neurologist for detailed neurological evaluation
you need to worry much
thanks for using HCM
Good luck
regards
Transient ischaemic attack
Detailed answer
sudden loss of consciousness followed by lightheadedNess and vertigo are the symptoms of transient ischaemia attack
Please look for any injury you may have sustained during fall and consult a neurologist for detailed neurological evaluation
you need to worry much
thanks for using HCM
Good luck
regards
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