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60yr old female with giddiness

April 17th 2023 A 60yr old housewife came to the hospital with chief complaints of dizziness and loss of conciousness 3 episodes in the past 4 months.  History of presenting illness    Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4 months ago when she she suddenly loss concious and fell.There were three such episodes in the past four months. In her second episode she fell and injured her right wirst and ankle. She complained of giddiness. She would experience giddiness when she would change positions. Such as sitting after lying in a supine position, and moving her head in an upward and downward direction. She went to a hospital in Miryalguda where she was prescribed medication for her condition. Giddiness slightly imporved, and would occur only when she would stand. Giddiness was not associated with: Nauea, headache, loss of vision, blurring of eyes, ringing in the ears  No history of fever or trauma. Menstrual History: patient had hysterectomy 30yrs ago. Obstetrics History: 4 childern First-