I am a 33-year-old male, 5?6? tall, weighing 62 kg. While walking, I occasionally feel dizzy or slightly disoriented, especially when out in the sunlight. I have been taking 20 mg of rosuvastatin for high cholesterol (genetic) for about two months. All my blood tests are normal except for elevated cholesterol, for which I?m already on medication. Which specialist should I consult, and what tests should I undergo?
You should first consult a neurologist or an ENT specialist to determine whether your dizziness is caused by a neurological issue or an inner ear (vestibular) problem. Recommended tests include a vestibular assessment (such as videonystagmography or electronystagmography) and a complete neurological examination. It is also important to rule out other possible underlying causes, such as dehydration, low blood pressure, heat exposure from sunlight, or side effects of your medication. Since your dizziness is triggered by sunlight, testing for vitamin D deficiency or evaluating for vestibular migraine may also be helpful.