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Giddiness on standing
My mother is experiencing giddiness from today morning. She is not able to lift her head up since morning. As soon as she tries to get up she says she feels as if her head is spinning. Lying on bed makes her completely comfortable. Her B. P is normal and she is having no pain anywhere at all. She is non diabetic and normotensive.
Hello, do a clinical examination by your primary care Doctor and do ECG to rule out (POTS).
Next Steps
Test - ECG ,CBC with differential
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water after walking.Take electrolyte solution three times a day.Do take small meals but take frequently.Try to avoid caffeine.
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We have to take her BP in lying down position then sitting and then in standing position every 2 minutes interval to rule out orthostatic hypotension. If it's there then need to investigate
Next Steps
start her on ORS till the BP readings, investigation should be done
Health Tips
ORS, try some coffee
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