Yesterday At Work I Experienced A Feeling Like I May

Posted on Sat, 27 Jul 2019

Question: Yesterday at work I experienced a feeling like I may pass out. I am exhausted and under a great deal of stress. I was lightheaded, a fellow employee told me my reaction time looked off. I have a slight sore throat. I am very weak. Slight headache.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a viral infection or dehydration.

Low blood pressure can lead to the feeling of passing out and the weakness.

For this reason, I recommend having some rest, avoiding staying in hot places and with high humidity.

Taking plenty of water can help too. In the meantime, it is important to closely monitor your blood pressure values during the day.

If your situation does not improve in the next days, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests (a resting ECG, complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes).

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar