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What Causes Dizziness During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 7 or 8 weeks pregnant and I sometimes feel like I am going to pass out. This morning I took a shower and suddenly got very light headed and hot also very clammy. I had to go lay down in a cold room in order not to pass out. What could this be from?
Brief Answer:
Normal symptom of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Dizziness, syncope and recurrent passing out is due to low blood pressure which is common in early pregnancy due to the effect of the hormone progesterone, which is increased in pregnancy.
You should avoid standing for longer duration, as it leads to dizziness and syncope.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Normal symptom of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Dizziness, syncope and recurrent passing out is due to low blood pressure which is common in early pregnancy due to the effect of the hormone progesterone, which is increased in pregnancy.
You should avoid standing for longer duration, as it leads to dizziness and syncope.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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