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Why Does My Mother Feel Dizzy After Taking A Cup Of Coffee?

My mom was at work and drank a cup of coffee. She said about thirty minutes later she felt really dizzy. We just picked her up from work and when she got out of the car she started to stumble as if she was drunk. She feels fine sitting but when she get ups and walks it comes back. Any answers?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance)
2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels (such as Postural Hypotension)
3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia)
4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with Vestibular sedatives.
In addition, she can take nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid)
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels and vestibular function tests will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Meanwhile, she should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid sudden head movements.

Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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Why Does My Mother Feel Dizzy After Taking A Cup Of Coffee?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels (such as Postural Hypotension) 3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia) 4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with Vestibular sedatives. In addition, she can take nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels and vestibular function tests will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Meanwhile, she should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing her a good health. Take care.