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Dizziness and lightheaded
Earlier I had anxiety and insomnia 3 months back but from last 20 days I am having dizziness all the time
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Hello Mr.
-- I will like to clarify few things to you. Dizziness
is common symptom for everyone in their life.
-- What important is , the cause of dizziness.
Cause :
1. Organic :
* Recent head injury
* Cranial nerve /tract/ nucleus involvement.
* Syncope ( heart involvement)
* Blood pressure ( postural hypotension)
* Haemoglobin deficiency
* Electrolyte impairment
* Blood sugar problem
* Middle and inner Ear problem
2. Psychiatric :
* Over dose of sleeping pill or anxiolytic
* Somatoform disorder
* Any substance (alcohol, cannabis, opioid,
Nicotine) use
* Dissociative disorder.
Next Steps
-- As I have mentioned above ,some of the
common causes of dizziness so it is not justice
and simple to rule out all the causes in a chat .
-- Visit a Psychiatrist and let him do the right job
that is good for your health.
Health Tips
-- DON'T be in hurry to START any MEDICINE
without proper History, detailed evaluation
and investigation.
-- Starting medicine without supervision and
proper consultancy will add more to your
problem.
-- I believe you understood my concern for you.
-- Have a safe and peaceful day.
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It could be residual anxiety . Please try tab Lurasidone 20 mg at night for 20 days
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Dr. Dev Rai
Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
If dizziness is there all the time. Your Blood pressure must be checked. Also to look for Anemia. Some medications may also cause this as a temporary side effect.
Next Steps
visit your family physician or Psychiatrist
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