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What Causes Weakness And Dizziness While Travelling?

I was flying home with my girlfriend today. What are possible causes of blank, fixed stare with no response at al for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes? She is 73. Has A-fib ...is on medication. Mild HTN & low thyroid. She began to move eyes & respond but was very weak & mildly dizzy.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice.
The symptom could be due to a-fib condition that might have cause the formation of clot in cerebral region it may be TIA (Transient cerebral Ischemia ) such case demands the immediate medical attention CT brain is must.
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What Causes Weakness And Dizziness While Travelling?

Hello Welcome to Ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice. The symptom could be due to a-fib condition that might have cause the formation of clot in cerebral region it may be TIA (Transient cerebral Ischemia ) such case demands the immediate medical attention CT brain is must. Hope I have answered your query and let me know for further assistance.