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I Passed Out This Morning Standing Up Should I Be

Posted on Mon, 2 Sep 2019

Question: I passed out this morning standing up should I be worried? It began when my heart rate kept going up and didn't stop, then my vision and hearing went out and then I blacked out and the next thing I knew I was being picked up off the ground.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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Your symptoms are suggestive of orthostatic hypotension which is probably related to the hot weather and dehydration.

So, in my opinion , there is no reason to panic.

I would just recommend having some rest and taking plenty of water. A close monitoring of blood pressure values.

I would also recommend performing a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound in order to be sure that you have a normal heart function and a.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 minutes later)

Thank you so much that's what I was thinking and hoping it was but I wanted to make sure

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful!

Just try to be always well hydrated and follow harmonious movements.

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar