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When do you need emergency medical care if you are dizzy?

Written by Dr. Hatem Eliwi | 26-Oct-2019 06:30:27

 

When do you need emergency medical care if you are dizzy? 

Get an emergency medical care if you are having a new or severe vertigo along with:

  • Sudden and severe headache.
  • Seizures and faintness.
  • Chest pain or breathing difficulty.
  • Double vision.
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
  • Numbness and paralysis of arms or legs.
  • Stumbling or difficulty walking.
  • Slurred speech.

When to consult a doctor for dizziness?

See your doctor if you have complaints of:

  • Recurrent dizziness or vertigo.
  • Severe dizziness or vertigo.
  • Prolonged dizziness.
  • Unexplained dizziness