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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Cold And Clammy Hands And Light Headedness?

Today, while standing, I suddenly got cold and clammy hands, and felt very lightheaded. I had to grab a hold of the wall at one point to keep from passing out. I work in a school, so I went to the nurse. She checked my blood pressure, blood-sugar, and heart rate and everything was normal. Eventually I felt better, but I am still a bit light-headed, but not to the point where I feel faint.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
As you describe it appears to be due to vertigo, the reasons may be the gastric hyper acidity, heat stroke, or infection of the sinuses, or internal ear.
You may need to have an M.R.I and other tests for diagnosis .
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms ranitidine, and cinnerzine till the diagnosis is established.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Cold And Clammy Hands And Light Headedness?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe it appears to be due to vertigo, the reasons may be the gastric hyper acidity, heat stroke, or infection of the sinuses, or internal ear. You may need to have an M.R.I and other tests for diagnosis . I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms ranitidine, and cinnerzine till the diagnosis is established. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.