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What Causes Dizziness During Physical Activity?
Question: I'm a 43 year old woman and have been physically active most of my life but recently I noticed when I walk on my tread mill more than 30 min. or try moderate aerobics i feel dizzy. I'm very frustrated & sad.
Brief Answer:
You need to be evaluated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to evaluated for the same. I assume there are no associated medical problems like high blood pressure and not on any medicine. The commonest cause for this could be anemia. Do you have any menstrual problems like menorrhagia? Although, other causes like dehydration if inadequate oral intake oral intake, low blood pressure or pulse rate, certain heart issues like aortic stenosis or hcm could be the cause.
So first you should get yourself examined for blood pressure, pulse rate and auscultation of heart. You get your hemoglobin tested, one ecg done to rule out heart issues. Later, may need Echo.
You have plenty of oral fluids and preferably avoid strenuous activity. Definitive treatment after cause is found.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
You need to be evaluated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to evaluated for the same. I assume there are no associated medical problems like high blood pressure and not on any medicine. The commonest cause for this could be anemia. Do you have any menstrual problems like menorrhagia? Although, other causes like dehydration if inadequate oral intake oral intake, low blood pressure or pulse rate, certain heart issues like aortic stenosis or hcm could be the cause.
So first you should get yourself examined for blood pressure, pulse rate and auscultation of heart. You get your hemoglobin tested, one ecg done to rule out heart issues. Later, may need Echo.
You have plenty of oral fluids and preferably avoid strenuous activity. Definitive treatment after cause is found.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you for the response, no I'm not on any medications for blood pressure or any other serious condition, I'm not anemic. My doc. told me a year ago that I'm pre-mentapousal could this cause such problems? also been having heart palpatations over this past year.
Brief Answer:
See the description
Detailed Answer:
Post menopausal state can cause dizziness but not specifically on exertion. Palpitations and dizziness demands cardiac evaluation.
Firstly, you should undergo ecg and then may need Echo or treadmill test. Treadmill test will help knowing the status of heart during exertion.
See the description
Detailed Answer:
Post menopausal state can cause dizziness but not specifically on exertion. Palpitations and dizziness demands cardiac evaluation.
Firstly, you should undergo ecg and then may need Echo or treadmill test. Treadmill test will help knowing the status of heart during exertion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok thank you.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
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Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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