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I Am 73,male,For Last Hour Or More, Feel Faint When
Question: I am 73,male,For last hour or more, feel faint when stand up or move fast. Was totally fine until about 90 minutes ago. Now feel some trembling .No other symptoms,but had severe emotional stress (grief) shortly before this issue.
First time this has happened, No underlying conditions aware of.
Afraid to get our of my chair.
Please advise.
Alan
First time this has happened, No underlying conditions aware of.
Afraid to get our of my chair.
Please advise.
Alan
Brief Answer:
It is very likely that you had a grief reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi....
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
As you have had no such symptoms in the past and as there is a history of grief prior to your symptoms,it is very likely that you had a grief reaction.
Stress,grief,panic attack,severe anxiety can cause a transient decrease in blood flow to the brain thus causing lightheadedness and at times,fainting.
Fainting improves as soon as the inadequate (temporarily) blood supply to brain is restored.
Temporary fainting can also happen due to heat exhaustion,dehydration,electrolyte deficiency and due to some medications but as these factors are absent in you,hence they are ruled out.
I would suggest you to Lie down with your legs elevated on a pillow,for next 15 to 20 minutes.
This will increase brain perfusion.
Loosen your cloths,belt and shoes.
Take deep breaths.
Try to de stress yourself.
Have plenty of oral fluids and water.
If the symptoms do not improve ,take medical assistance and visit your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your Query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
It is very likely that you had a grief reaction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi....
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
As you have had no such symptoms in the past and as there is a history of grief prior to your symptoms,it is very likely that you had a grief reaction.
Stress,grief,panic attack,severe anxiety can cause a transient decrease in blood flow to the brain thus causing lightheadedness and at times,fainting.
Fainting improves as soon as the inadequate (temporarily) blood supply to brain is restored.
Temporary fainting can also happen due to heat exhaustion,dehydration,electrolyte deficiency and due to some medications but as these factors are absent in you,hence they are ruled out.
I would suggest you to Lie down with your legs elevated on a pillow,for next 15 to 20 minutes.
This will increase brain perfusion.
Loosen your cloths,belt and shoes.
Take deep breaths.
Try to de stress yourself.
Have plenty of oral fluids and water.
If the symptoms do not improve ,take medical assistance and visit your clinician.
Hope that I have answered your Query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
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