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What Causes Dizziness After Having Had Blood Drawn?
It was a regular day, had draw a small amount of blood in the am since I needed to be NPO. We ate afterwards, 3 hours after blood being drawn I began to fell dizzy and suddenly I collapsed on the floor (grass thankfully). I was disoriented. I was brought a chair and water and litttle by little began remembering. This has never happened before and I get blood drawn all the time because I have chronic pancreatitis.
It seems you suffered from an episode of hypoglycemia. Since you were NPO it may have triggered the episode. It can happen sometimes and I would advise you to get your blood sugar levels checked if this happens again.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nazma.amman,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Dizziness After Having Had Blood Drawn?
Hello, It seems you suffered from an episode of hypoglycemia. Since you were NPO it may have triggered the episode. It can happen sometimes and I would advise you to get your blood sugar levels checked if this happens again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician