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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Dizziness And Nausea?
Question: Today I am having some shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea. C couple of time rapid head movement like bending down to pick up some things and then standing up again made me feel like I was going to black out. I'm male, 71 and in good health.
Brief Answer:
Possible postural hypotension
Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about having dizziness and light headedness after bending over and then standing up. These symptoms are usually seen with having low blood pressure. To help combat this reaction I recommend you drink extra amounts of fluids today to help fill your tank so to speak. This should help since you have an infection which may have stressed your body and caused a low blood pressure.
The other matter is that Metronidazole is a medication that has several side effects including dizziness, reddish urine and severe nausea and vomiting with drinking alcohol or using mouth wash with alcohol.
In summary
1. Postural hypotension
2. Drink extra fluids
3. Watch for side effects from metronidazole
I hope I answered your question. Please contact me again with your health care questions and concerns
Possible postural hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about having dizziness and light headedness after bending over and then standing up. These symptoms are usually seen with having low blood pressure. To help combat this reaction I recommend you drink extra amounts of fluids today to help fill your tank so to speak. This should help since you have an infection which may have stressed your body and caused a low blood pressure.
The other matter is that Metronidazole is a medication that has several side effects including dizziness, reddish urine and severe nausea and vomiting with drinking alcohol or using mouth wash with alcohol.
In summary
1. Postural hypotension
2. Drink extra fluids
3. Watch for side effects from metronidazole
I hope I answered your question. Please contact me again with your health care questions and concerns
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