HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Sudden Blackout While In A High Stress Job?

default
Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: white male 35 drinks smokes high stress job standing in line to eat passes out. EMS arrives blood sugar 81 blood pressure 132/80. Has happened before
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and lifestyle change

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

i read your question and i understand your concern. Passing out and unconsciousness at age of 35 might be attributed to stress and anxiety. Blood pressure and glucose levels are normal so cant be the reason for the episodes of unconsciousness. I would like you to get an ekg, if that is normal and perfusion studies normal too then find other causes of unconsciousness episodes. Drinking causes dehydration and that can make a person pass out. So i believe just adequate hydration, quitting alcohol and smoke and adapting good lifestyle will help. Any how, the patient needs complete cardiac and neurological and systemic causes evaluation to sort it out.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 3613 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Doctor Now
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Sudden Blackout While In A High Stress Job?

Brief Answer: Needs work up and lifestyle change Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking i read your question and i understand your concern. Passing out and unconsciousness at age of 35 might be attributed to stress and anxiety. Blood pressure and glucose levels are normal so cant be the reason for the episodes of unconsciousness. I would like you to get an ekg, if that is normal and perfusion studies normal too then find other causes of unconsciousness episodes. Drinking causes dehydration and that can make a person pass out. So i believe just adequate hydration, quitting alcohol and smoke and adapting good lifestyle will help. Any how, the patient needs complete cardiac and neurological and systemic causes evaluation to sort it out. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan