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What Do Episodes Of Dizziness, Profuse Sweating And Nausea Indicate?
Question: I have had several episodes of feeling sick like vomiting, and so dizzy that I can't get off the floor. Then I profusely sweat within a few minutes, then get better. I've been taken to an emergency hospital and was monitored for hours, but they could not give me a diagnosis. These episodes have been coming more often.
Any ideas as to what this could be ? It happened again an hour ago. I am a male, age 68 , and very athletic, ride mountain bikes 2-3 times a week, swim 1 time a week, and weight training once a week. I can't directly relate this to stressful incidents.
Any ideas as to what this could be ? It happened again an hour ago. I am a male, age 68 , and very athletic, ride mountain bikes 2-3 times a week, swim 1 time a week, and weight training once a week. I can't directly relate this to stressful incidents.
Brief Answer:
1Postural Hypotension due to Peripheral Neuropathy 2. Vertebro Basilar TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that are are having episodes of
1. Feeling sick like vomiting, and so dizzy that you can't get off the floor.
2. Then you profusely sweat within a few minutes, then get better.
3. You've been taken to an emergency hospital and was monitored for hours, but they could not give you a diagnosis.
4. These episodes have been coming more often.
This can be due to
1. Postural Hypotension due to Peripheral Neuropathy
2. Vertebro Basilar TIA
3. Cardiac Syncope
4. Atrial Fibrillation
5. Stressed induced Anxiety
6. Panic Attacks
Evaluation of the condition involves
1. ECG
2. Echo Cardiogram
3. Continous ECG Monitoring
4. CT Angiogram of Major Vessels
5. DSA of Brain If Needed
6. Evaluation of Postural Hypotension
7. Maintaining a Strict Diary of these events to find any relevance to Place, Time, Food Intake
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon to Rule out Postural Hypotension and Vertebra Basilar Insufficiency
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
1Postural Hypotension due to Peripheral Neuropathy 2. Vertebro Basilar TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that are are having episodes of
1. Feeling sick like vomiting, and so dizzy that you can't get off the floor.
2. Then you profusely sweat within a few minutes, then get better.
3. You've been taken to an emergency hospital and was monitored for hours, but they could not give you a diagnosis.
4. These episodes have been coming more often.
This can be due to
1. Postural Hypotension due to Peripheral Neuropathy
2. Vertebro Basilar TIA
3. Cardiac Syncope
4. Atrial Fibrillation
5. Stressed induced Anxiety
6. Panic Attacks
Evaluation of the condition involves
1. ECG
2. Echo Cardiogram
3. Continous ECG Monitoring
4. CT Angiogram of Major Vessels
5. DSA of Brain If Needed
6. Evaluation of Postural Hypotension
7. Maintaining a Strict Diary of these events to find any relevance to Place, Time, Food Intake
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon to Rule out Postural Hypotension and Vertebra Basilar Insufficiency
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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