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What Causes Chronic Cough And Fainting Spells?
My brother recently was hospitalized with a forceful cough and temporary fainting spells brought on by the cough. During one of the fainting spells he fell and caused a laceration to back of head which ended up with him going to the hospital. the fainting spells would only last from seconds to a minute. His blood pressure would also drop when he had the fainting spells. He had many tests and consults in the hospital but was discharged this past Saturday without a definite diagnosis. He is continuing to have the cough and has had 2 episodes of passing out since he has returned home.
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hello,
Your brother is suffering from chronic cough and fainting spells due to cough. He is having the relapsing symptoms. He also has a laceration at the back of the head due to falling. Chronic cough is commonly indicative of chronic upper respiratory tract infection that has not been treated, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer, etc.
Fainting spells occur due to dehydration, hypotension, hypoglycemia, temporary feeling of weakness, etc. He is suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get chest X-ray, CT, MRI, done. He will be accordingly treated with antibiotics, analgesics, etc.
He should also get his lipid profile, stress test, EKG done to detect any coronary artery disease that may be causing him fainting spells. He should be examined for any internal injury, blunt injury or any type of bleeding in the head after the fall. The treatment would depend on the detected pathology. He should stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your brother is suffering from chronic cough and fainting spells due to cough. He is having the relapsing symptoms. He also has a laceration at the back of the head due to falling. Chronic cough is commonly indicative of chronic upper respiratory tract infection that has not been treated, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer, etc.
Fainting spells occur due to dehydration, hypotension, hypoglycemia, temporary feeling of weakness, etc. He is suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get chest X-ray, CT, MRI, done. He will be accordingly treated with antibiotics, analgesics, etc.
He should also get his lipid profile, stress test, EKG done to detect any coronary artery disease that may be causing him fainting spells. He should be examined for any internal injury, blunt injury or any type of bleeding in the head after the fall. The treatment would depend on the detected pathology. He should stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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