Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes High Heart Rate Post Pneumonia Treatment?
My 32 year old daughter was recently hospitalized for pneumonia and influenza for a week. She is experiencing high heart rate, dizziness, random loss of sight in right eye, legs and hip weakness, can t focus, extreme fatigue and randomly says things that make no sense. YYYY@YYYY
posted on
Sat, 3 Mar 2018
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Answered on
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
Last reviewed on
Hi,
Serious infection disease may cause the tachycardia and it is a matter of concern if patient losses the eye sight then it can be due to some cerebral insufficiency of blood circulation and it also needs medical attention CT brain or MRI is advisable, if the patient is already is in hospital then symptoms needs to be discuss with medical team.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
Serious infection disease may cause the tachycardia and it is a matter of concern if patient losses the eye sight then it can be due to some cerebral insufficiency of blood circulation and it also needs medical attention CT brain or MRI is advisable, if the patient is already is in hospital then symptoms needs to be discuss with medical team.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
I find this answer helpful
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....