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How To Control And Stop Lightheaded, Shaky And Leg Weakness ?
My husband gets these symptoms of light headedness , shaky and legs feel weak like jelly . He had to stop and regain composure just had to shake it off. this has happened a couple times within the last couple weeks. Could you help guide us . Thank you
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
More information is needed.
However, it can be due to:-
# a fall in Blood Pressure immediately on standing, which can be due to either a heart disease, low blood volume (due to dehydration), deposition of cholesterol in the neck arteries (leading to their gross narrowing) causing reduced blood supply to the brain.
# Weakness of the heart; or, abnormality of heart rhythm (particularly, a transient low pulse rate).
Consult your doctor/Cardiologist and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
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Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
More information is needed.
However, it can be due to:-
# a fall in Blood Pressure immediately on standing, which can be due to either a heart disease, low blood volume (due to dehydration), deposition of cholesterol in the neck arteries (leading to their gross narrowing) causing reduced blood supply to the brain.
# Weakness of the heart; or, abnormality of heart rhythm (particularly, a transient low pulse rate).
Consult your doctor/Cardiologist and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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