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 Is The Reason For Dizziness And Severe Sweating When In Sun?

This weekend I was in the sun for about an hour when I notice I was sweating badly (not normal for me). When I got up to head inside I was very dizzy, I felt overheated and headed for a cool shower, before I could get into the shower I was almost falling down. This is not normal for me as I am outside in the sun a lot. Now, two days later I awoke feeling very dizzy so much so it caused me to walk to the left.



Fact:

I was drinking ice tea while outside

Family history of heart problems (father passed at 48).

I workout about 3 times a week (new change over the past 8 wks)

About 25 lbs over weight

On no medication

Non smoker

Sex: F

Age: 47

Last, my chest feels like I have a “chest cold”



Question, can the heat really do this to you?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Fri, 8 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 8 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
I do not see it as your occupational hazard though I can not totally rule out this. I believe you have been working there for some time now . Get your though cardiac profile like ECG,even if normal then TMT, Or CT angiographychecked. As you have family history as well and chest tightness and profuse sweating which is not normal to you also suggestive of some cardiac ailment, and /or may be hypoglycemia . Go for master health check up . Till then you should take rest and start with tab soluble aspirin 150 gm per day and if the same symptoms do occur before you see a doctor take 4 tablets of CLOPIDOGREL150 mg stat. They do not harm you even your heart is fine. Hurry up.All the best. Thorrow
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. 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 Is The Reason For Dizziness And Severe Sweating When In Sun?

I do not see it as your occupational hazard though I can not totally rule out this. I believe you have been working there for some time now . Get your though cardiac profile like ECG,even if normal then TMT, Or CT angiographychecked. As you have family history as well and chest tightness and profuse sweating which is not normal to you also suggestive of some cardiac ailment, and /or may be hypoglycemia . Go for master health check up . Till then you should take rest and start with tab soluble aspirin 150 gm per day and if the same symptoms do occur before you see a doctor take 4 tablets of CLOPIDOGREL150 mg stat. They do not harm you even your heart is fine. Hurry up.All the best. Thorrow