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What Causes Sudden Dizziness Along With Sweaty Head And Arms?
My husband is 61. He was walking down the hall and suddenly became dizzy, his head and both arms became sweaty. The symptoms lasted about 10 minutes. He now feels about about 90 % better. Can you advise what could have caused this or if there is anything we need to be concerned about.
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
The commonest reason for sudden dizziness and sweaty arms and hands is hypoglycemia, i.e. low blood sugar.
Also hypotension (low blood pressure) can result in similar symptoms.
How long before the symptoms Had he eaten?
Is he on any medication?
Did he suddenly get up and then had these symptoms?
Answer to these questions can help us come to a diagnosis.
Thank you.
Also hypotension (low blood pressure) can result in similar symptoms.
How long before the symptoms Had he eaten?
Is he on any medication?
Did he suddenly get up and then had these symptoms?
Answer to these questions can help us come to a diagnosis.
Thank you.
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