How Should Unexpected Extreme Weakness And Tiredness Leading To Fainting And Exhaustion For Days After Gaining Consciousness Be Diagnosed And Treated?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jul 2018

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Question : i unexpectedly become extremely weak and tired and then i faint. (Syncope) However, after i faint, i feel completely exhausted for days on end and i am unable to function or work. I have been to the ER several times and they always run a cbc, ekg and other tests, but nothing shows up as abnormal. any ideas on why i have these symptoms?? There seems to be no real trigger, i take lots of vitamins and supplememts. I am 58 years old and past menopause. Thank You Sherri D.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder or epilepsy seizures.

For this reason, I'd recommend performing a brain MRI, an EEG and checking thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction.

I would also recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound in order to examine your heart's structures.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests!

Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri

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