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What Causes Dizziness, Shortness Of Breath And Weak Arms?
Question: I have been getting dizzy & short of breath when I stand. Accompanied by weakness in arms and upper back. I have also had constipation lately. I have passed out once. The only relief has been laying with legs up.
Brief Answer:
probably low blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern especially while it is affecting your daily life. Regarding to your symptoms it seems like you are having problems with low blood pressure. This low blood pressure could be a result of orthostatic hypotension, form of hypotension in which a person's blood pressure suddenly falls when standing up or stretching. But your low blood pressure could also be a result of heart problems. My suggestion is to visit your GP to check your blood pressure and to make proper examination to get appropriate medication and therapy.
Until than try to avoid rapidly standing up or long standing. Drink also a lot of fluids (at least 1.5-2 L a day).
Constipation is probably not connected with this other symptoms. Try to drink a lot of fluids, especially water, unsweetened squeezed juices and eat food rich in fiber which will improve your digestive system.
I hope this answer was helpful to you.
probably low blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern especially while it is affecting your daily life. Regarding to your symptoms it seems like you are having problems with low blood pressure. This low blood pressure could be a result of orthostatic hypotension, form of hypotension in which a person's blood pressure suddenly falls when standing up or stretching. But your low blood pressure could also be a result of heart problems. My suggestion is to visit your GP to check your blood pressure and to make proper examination to get appropriate medication and therapy.
Until than try to avoid rapidly standing up or long standing. Drink also a lot of fluids (at least 1.5-2 L a day).
Constipation is probably not connected with this other symptoms. Try to drink a lot of fluids, especially water, unsweetened squeezed juices and eat food rich in fiber which will improve your digestive system.
I hope this answer was helpful to you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Would the low blood pressure cause the arm weakness and shortness of breath?
Brief Answer:
Yes it can
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for your question.
Low blood pressure which appears suddenly leads to sudden hypoxity of your brain which can lead to a lot of neurological symptoms. But as I said before, there are a lot of other reasons, so I suggest you to visit your GP to check your blood pressure. Regarding to your age, you could also have problems with your heart or blood vessels which go through your neck to the brain.
I hope you will listen to my advice and visit your doctor as soon as you can to make proper examination.
Yes it can
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for your question.
Low blood pressure which appears suddenly leads to sudden hypoxity of your brain which can lead to a lot of neurological symptoms. But as I said before, there are a lot of other reasons, so I suggest you to visit your GP to check your blood pressure. Regarding to your age, you could also have problems with your heart or blood vessels which go through your neck to the brain.
I hope you will listen to my advice and visit your doctor as soon as you can to make proper examination.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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