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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Why Does Hypertension Cause Dizziness?

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Vertigo and Migraine

By Dr. Seth Haplea Health Expert
Vertigo (dizziness) is a frequent symptom that accompanies migraine headache. Vertigo can occur during the aura phase, headache phase, or vertigo and headache can occur as separate isolated episodes. Rarely vertigo can be the only manifestation of a migraine attack (migraine-equivalent or aura without migraine headache). If an individual has chronic recurrent attacks of unexplained vertigo, the diagnosis of migraine should be considered.

The duration of the vertigo with each attack can vary.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Causes and Prevention
...the circulatory system, such as stroke, also can cause dizziness and other balance problems. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease increase the risk of stroke. Low blood... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...of the circulatory system, such as stroke, can cause dizziness and other balance problems. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease increase the risk of stroke. Low blood pressure... Read more »
Ask the Clinician: Migraine and Headache Questions and Answers
Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer some of them. Dr. Krusz is a world recognized headache... Read more »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms
...women, in people 45 years of age and older, and more commonly in African-Americans than Caucasians. High blood pressure (hypertension) greatly contributes to an ICH, accounting for... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...suggest that beta-blockers may increase the risk of stroke, and should not be a first-line choice for high blood pressure treatment.Do not abruptly stop taking these drugs. The sudden withdrawal... Read more »

Medications

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...ORALPronounced: (low-SAR-tan)Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure ... Read more »

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...medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in... Read more »

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...medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It... Read more »

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...(tel-mi-SAR-tan)Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High... Read more »

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...medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It... Read more »

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