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What Causes Postural Hypotension?
Question: hi so I have had two finding spells this month that happened in two days in a row first I fainted after having a monster and today no monster and still fainted today I fainted and hit my son's excavated toy truck while fallen down and now my neck hurts on and off when I move it. now six months before this is had fainted 3 times in one month doctors could figure out what was wrong what should I do and is everything Okay?
Brief Answer:
Possible Orthostatic hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You possibly seem to have orthostatic or postural hypotension that is contributing to your falls.
I advise you to get your blood pressure checked both in sitting and supine position for at least 3 times in a week to come to a diagnostic conclusion.
Alternatively tilt table testing will also help.
As of late, you hurt your neck and that seems to be painful, it's important to get an X-ray cervical spine at the earliest to rule out spinal cord trauma.
Correction of this postural hypotension will help to prevent the fainting spells.
I generally prescribe oral pills of Fludrocortisone for 2 weeks for a symptomatic improvement.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible Orthostatic hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You possibly seem to have orthostatic or postural hypotension that is contributing to your falls.
I advise you to get your blood pressure checked both in sitting and supine position for at least 3 times in a week to come to a diagnostic conclusion.
Alternatively tilt table testing will also help.
As of late, you hurt your neck and that seems to be painful, it's important to get an X-ray cervical spine at the earliest to rule out spinal cord trauma.
Correction of this postural hypotension will help to prevent the fainting spells.
I generally prescribe oral pills of Fludrocortisone for 2 weeks for a symptomatic improvement.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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