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Lately I’ve Been Spending Most Days Feeling Slightly Lightheaded And
Question: Lately I’ve been spending most days feeling slightly lightheaded and out if it. I have a fear of passing out. I’m really having a hard time coming up with any reason for this. Although lately on my bloodwork it showed slight anemia. I just started Zoloft 50mg two weeks ago. I’m nervous that my heart rate has been dropping into the mid 40,s while I sleep. I know this is a general question but what’s the best route for trying to figure out why I’m so lightheaded and freaked out? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Possible causes of your lightheadness.
Detailed Answer:
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In your age bradycardia means that you have a strong heart which doesn't need to pump often in order to supply the body. That is why your doctor doesn't seem worried about it.
To understand why you are lightheaded, the main thing is to rule out a brain problem. That seems to have been ruled out by the CT.
Other reason can be to come from seroquel which causes orthostatic hypotension which means low blood pressure when you change positions. Considering measuring your blood pressure.
Drink plenty of water during the day to avoid dehydration.
It can also be a short time symptom which comes from the inner ear. In this case lasts about two weeks.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.
Possible causes of your lightheadness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
In your age bradycardia means that you have a strong heart which doesn't need to pump often in order to supply the body. That is why your doctor doesn't seem worried about it.
To understand why you are lightheaded, the main thing is to rule out a brain problem. That seems to have been ruled out by the CT.
Other reason can be to come from seroquel which causes orthostatic hypotension which means low blood pressure when you change positions. Considering measuring your blood pressure.
Drink plenty of water during the day to avoid dehydration.
It can also be a short time symptom which comes from the inner ear. In this case lasts about two weeks.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.
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