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Giddiness

Giddiness is a state where there is an imbalance of mind with lightheadedness. There is some disorientation with the surroundings spinning or moving around you. Giddiness is caused when you have hypotension, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, anemia, problems in the inner ear, dehydration, and tachy-brady syndrome. It can lead to long-term consequences if it is not treated earlier.

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I have giddiness while standing and walking. What can be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 56-year-old male. I am on BP medicine Cresar 40 since a month. Prior to that, I was on Aten 50. Now, my BP is around 130/100 mmHg and before it was 160/106 mmHg. When I take my walk or I am standing I feel giddy, probably for less than a second. It is more prevalent when I turn my ...  Read Full »

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Dr. Kusumakar Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is called postural hypotension. It is very common in hypertensive patients. I suggest you Telma H (Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide) once daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent. Take normal salt in the ...  Read Full »

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