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What Causes Sudden Fainting Spells And Sweating?

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

Question: Hi my 20 yr old grandson tells me he has fainting spells,sweats all over even the palms of his hands the
Sweat runs off them . His shirt and genes are wet . After 15 minutes he is fine. Do you have an idea what it could be

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Twenty year olds should not be fainting ad having spells like this. There are several very serious things that this could be. He could have a serious cardiac condition like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or some sort of rhythm disturbance of the heart. He could also be having some sort of seizure activity though this is less likely from what you describe. He really needs to see a doctor as soon as possible to determine the cause of these spells. Please as him to see as doctor as soon as possible and not to do any strenuous activity until he is seen.
Thanks for asking about this for him.
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 hours later)

He also told me that at the time of these spells he has a pain in his stomach
Above his belly button . Like pressure

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
please get him to doctor

Detailed Answer:
Please get him to a doctor as soon as possible. This could be very serious.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T