An Accountant Who Loves Aerobics With Hiccups and Incoordination

Ajith Goonetilleke, MB BS, FRCP

July 02, 2021

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Background

A 34-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 3-day history of pain around the right ear extending to the temple. She was sitting at work today when she suddenly experienced dizziness, a feeling of discomfort in the throat, and a burning sensation in the left arm and leg. When she tried to stand and walk, her right arm and leg did not move in a normal, coordinated manner.

The patient was previously healthy and does not take any regular medications. She does not smoke or drink. She does vigorous aerobic exercises on an almost daily basis. Her mother and numerous relatives on her mother's side have hypertension.

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