Know How iCliniq’s Doctor Diagnosed the Cause of Head Rushes

A female with a BP (blood pressure) of 130/70 mm of Hg consulted a doctor at iCliniq. She complained of having head rushes, said that her TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) values were high, and she was also diagnosed with anxiety and stress disorder. Her head rushes only last for a moment, which felt like an imbalance for a second. She was on anti-anxiety drugs and felt good after taking them. Her question was if her symptoms were due to anxiety or her blood pressure.

iCliniq's doctor noted all her complaints and history and told her that such head rush and imbalance could be due to vitamin D deficiency, which is very common in people who stay and work indoors. Our doctor asked her not to worry and told her that the problem could not be related to blood pressure or anxiety. The doctor asked if she was taking anything for her high TSH levels and suggested she check her TSH, Vitamin D, and other blood parameters.

Later the patient reverted, saying that her vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels were lower, and asked if that could be the reason. She informed the doctor that she was taking Thyronorm (Levothyroxine) 25 mg, as her TSH was high.

After patiently listening to her, our doctor replied that vitamin D and vitamin B12 could cause postural dizziness and imbalance. He suggested she take a Vitamin D supplement once a week for eight weeks, a Vitamin B12 supplement, and recommended that she take the anti-anxiety medicine only if anxiety symptoms persist. He asked her not to worry and that she would be fine in a couple of weeks if she took these vitamins.

The patient was very happy and pleased with our doctor. She said that the doctor was helpful in calming her. The patient also said that the doctor did not scare her like others and diagnosed her condition accurately.