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What Does Lightheadedness After Cutting Trees Indicate?
Question: My husband just helped a neighbor cut up a fallen tree about an hour ago. He is 54 and said he felt lightheaded when he came in. His pulse right now is 93. Is this cause for concern?
It is now down to 84.
It is now down to 84.
Brief Answer:
Do not massage the carotids without medical supervision
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern for your husbands wellbeing and I would like to tell you that ideally carotid should not be massaged without a cardiac monitor being attached and without medical supervision as it can cause a significant fall in heart rate.
His heart rate is fine just tell him to relax with his legs being very slightly raised on a pillow. Don worry he will be alright.
I hope this information will relieve your worries.
Kind regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Do not massage the carotids without medical supervision
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern for your husbands wellbeing and I would like to tell you that ideally carotid should not be massaged without a cardiac monitor being attached and without medical supervision as it can cause a significant fall in heart rate.
His heart rate is fine just tell him to relax with his legs being very slightly raised on a pillow. Don worry he will be alright.
I hope this information will relieve your worries.
Kind regards
Dr Bhanu partap
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