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What Causes Sudden Occurrence Of Sweating And General Weakness?
Question: i had a sudden occurence of sweating and general weekness-lasting about 20 minutes -cold cloth on head helped return to normal I am 89
Brief Answer:
Hypoglycemia or hypotensive episode. Check medications and nutrition.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It appears to be a hypoglycemic episode.
2. Due to this, increased sweating and dehydration led to severe weakness.
3. Improved nutrition and hydration ( at least 6-8 liters of water per day) is necessary.
4. Does not appear to be any infectious cause.
5. At present, blood sugar and blood pressure required evaluation.
6. Need to avoid any causes of reduction. Any new medications or stressful episodes could be the aggravating factor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Hypoglycemia or hypotensive episode. Check medications and nutrition.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It appears to be a hypoglycemic episode.
2. Due to this, increased sweating and dehydration led to severe weakness.
3. Improved nutrition and hydration ( at least 6-8 liters of water per day) is necessary.
4. Does not appear to be any infectious cause.
5. At present, blood sugar and blood pressure required evaluation.
6. Need to avoid any causes of reduction. Any new medications or stressful episodes could be the aggravating factor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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