{"id":1354,"date":"2026-03-23T06:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/neurology\/headache-dizziness\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","slug":"headache-dizziness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/neurology\/headache-dizziness\/","title":{"rendered":"Headache and Dizziness Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What we do<\/div>\n
Outpatient evaluation of headache and dizziness<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Purpose<\/div>\n
Identify serious causes and guide management<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Urgent care<\/div>\n
Immediate assessment for possible stroke or other emergencies<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n We evaluate headache<\/strong> and dizziness<\/strong> through neurological assessment.
\n Based on symptoms and findings, we decide whether further testing, treatment, or follow-up is needed.
\n When specialised care is required, we arrange referral as appropriate.\n <\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Common symptoms<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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  • Recurring or persistent headache<\/li>\n
  • Dizziness or spinning sensation (vertigo)<\/li>\n
  • Lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or balance difficulty<\/li>\n
  • Nausea associated with headache or dizziness<\/li>\n
  • Headache with visual disturbance or sensitivity to light<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n

    \n Seek immediate care if you develop sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, severe confusion,
    \n or a sudden severe headache unlike previous episodes.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    At your visit<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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    \n We review your symptoms, medical history, and medications,
    \n followed by a neurological examination.
    \n Additional tests may be arranged when needed.\n <\/p>\n

    \n The need for testing depends on individual symptoms and clinical findings.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Treatment and follow-up<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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    \n Management depends on the underlying cause and may include medication,
    \n practical advice, and follow-up as needed.\n <\/p>\n

    \n If specialist care is required, we arrange referral and provide the necessary medical information.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Appointment<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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    Appointments are required in principle. A referral letter from another medical institution is recommended but not mandatory.<\/p>\n

    \n If you have prior records (MRI\/CT reports, referral letter, medication list), please bring them.\n <\/p>\n

    \n For appointment requests and language support, please see the
    \n Neurology<\/a> page.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n