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Sudden Dizziness, Sweating And Weakness In Legs. Swelling In The Throat. Mild Viral Infection Diagnosed. Advice?

last night, walking home, i suddenly became inexplicably dizzy, started sweating profusely, and then lost the power of my legs. i had not been on a big night out.... i do have small swellings at the side of my throat . my GP took a blood sample and said i appeared to have a VERY MILD viral infection. so what happened last night?! thanks
Wed, 8 Aug 2012
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It is possible you have some viral infection.Dizziness as a single episode can come on to anyone..may not be significant.if it keeps coming on you need an ENT consultation as also a medical consultation.
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Sudden Dizziness, Sweating And Weakness In Legs. Swelling In The Throat. Mild Viral Infection Diagnosed. Advice?

It is possible you have some viral infection.Dizziness as a single episode can come on to anyone..may not be significant.if it keeps coming on you need an ENT consultation as also a medical consultation.