Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Dizziness While Suffering From Chest Congestion And Cold?

My step mother (age92) has had a chest cold for several days and stood up recently and was very dizzy and almost fell over. She was sure she was having a stroke but the Care facility nurse took her vitals and said she was fine other than a high pulse. The family consensus was she was dihydrated! She had not been eating or drinking enough. We gave her Ensure, Pedialyte and later dinner. My question is: could she have a bladder infection?
posted on Mon, 5 Feb 2018
Twitter Sat, 10 Feb 2018 Answered on
Twitter Sat, 10 Feb 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. I think this situation doesn't seem a uti. It is a orthostatic hypotension. You have to see the medications that she is taking and maybe any of them gives this side effects or even dehydration gives it. Just try to keep her hydrated and also give her help not to let her fall. Take care.
Hope my answer was helpful. If yes, vote helpful. Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka.
General and family physician.
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Dizziness While Suffering From Chest Congestion And Cold?

Hello dear. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. I think this situation doesn t seem a uti. It is a orthostatic hypotension. You have to see the medications that she is taking and maybe any of them gives this side effects or even dehydration gives it. Just try to keep her hydrated and also give her help not to let her fall. Take care. Hope my answer was helpful. If yes, vote helpful. Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka. General and family physician.