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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Resting Heart Rate Of 42

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Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Question: I'm 33yrs old doctor . Physically active. Resting hr- 60. Feeling dizzy for last 2hrs.Ecg- sinus bradycardia.Bp-124/78. spo2-96%.properly hydrated.Feeling uncomfortable.was taking montelukast plus cz for last 6days. last evening Changed to montelukast only.is anything serious.what to do next

Forgot to mention present pulse rate .it's 42
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Answered by Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
please visit emergency room.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Dr XXXX
1. If you are feeling dizzy with a heart rate of 42 bpm, you must see your physician or visit emergency room. You definitely need observation. Another ECG should be done to ascertain the rhythm. If rhythm is sinus, you must be observed and a cause for slow rate should be established.
2. Although, Dizziness is known to occur in about 1.5% of users of Montelukast, the association with low heart rate is worrisome.
Please visit ER.
sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (9 minutes later)
what r the most dreaded causes in such a scenario. Also my resting heart rate is 58_65
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Answered by Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
please see details

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
The most dreadful cause will be related to abnormality of heart rhythm in such cases. These may include Sick sinus syndrome or complete heart block. A pulse rate of 42 bpm can be secondary to some other mechanism outside the heart but we need to look at the rhythm at this juncture (especially when dizziness is also present.).
If your heart rate has risen but your still dizzy, the chances of primary heart rate related abnormality are low but not out. Get an ECG done anyway. The condition for which you are taking montelukast or montelukast itself may be responsible for dizziness.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (5 minutes later)
Initial ecg showed sinus bradycardia. Montelukast was being taken paintenderness over rt thyroid corny Only after sneezing.It's almost 5month old.consulted ent for same after 3 months.arytenoids were congested . congestion improved But tenderness reappears on sneezing
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Answered by Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
please see details

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
1. For the arytenoid and thyroid related problem after sneezing , you will have to consult the ENT specialist only.
2. The sinus bradycardia in a young, otherwise healthy male is usually secondary to a cause outside heart. Athletes undergoing intense physical training can have lower heart rates. Some drugs, some abdominal conditions, some ear related condition may also cause it.
Hope that clarifies the issue.
Feel free to discuss further.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (8 hours later)
What investigations do u recommend me to undergo
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Answered by Dr. Sukhvinder Singh (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
get a complete physical examination done

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
1. Get a complete physical examination done. You should be examined both by a cardiologist and ENT specialist.
2. Dizziness lasting for hours together with heart rate more than 50 BPM in a young otherwise healthy exercising male has low probability of being cardiac in origin. Therefore I will not recommend any investigations straightaway.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Resting Heart Rate Of 42

Brief Answer: please visit emergency room. Detailed Answer: Dear Dr XXXX 1. If you are feeling dizzy with a heart rate of 42 bpm, you must see your physician or visit emergency room. You definitely need observation. Another ECG should be done to ascertain the rhythm. If rhythm is sinus, you must be observed and a cause for slow rate should be established. 2. Although, Dizziness is known to occur in about 1.5% of users of Montelukast, the association with low heart rate is worrisome. Please visit ER. sincerely Sukhvinder