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What Causes Severe Dizziness And Stomach Cramps With History Of High BP?
Question: Hello. My mother experienced temp state of severe dizziness with some upset stomach cramps. She did not black out. she remembes walking from the bathroom to the couch, she said she stumbled but did not fall. She does have a history of high blood pressure, and wears a patch for her angina. She did request after to become more conherent that she wanted a tea and warm blanket. This abnormal state lasted approx. 2 hours.
She is going to she her doctor tomorrow. She has been under a lot of stress in last 2 months, my dad just passed away 1 1/2 ago.
She is going to she her doctor tomorrow. She has been under a lot of stress in last 2 months, my dad just passed away 1 1/2 ago.
Brief Answer:
Possibly pain induced dizziness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Pain is known induce dizziness. Hope her stomach cramps is no more, which could have been the cause. Severe pain can lead people to loss of consciousness. At present, as it was manageable, she had mild dizziness. Stress could have decreased her ability to manage pain and dizziness, relaxation is essential.
2. Blood pressure variation especially low can cause severe dizziness and usually fall. As she was able to move, it could be only due to pain.
3. This dizziness might have pulled down the temperature, which required warmth.
4. Nothing related to cardiac cause. If there are recurrent episodes without pain, then postural hypotension may require evaluation. Hope her blood pressure is under control.
Need to relax, and maintain good hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Possibly pain induced dizziness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Pain is known induce dizziness. Hope her stomach cramps is no more, which could have been the cause. Severe pain can lead people to loss of consciousness. At present, as it was manageable, she had mild dizziness. Stress could have decreased her ability to manage pain and dizziness, relaxation is essential.
2. Blood pressure variation especially low can cause severe dizziness and usually fall. As she was able to move, it could be only due to pain.
3. This dizziness might have pulled down the temperature, which required warmth.
4. Nothing related to cardiac cause. If there are recurrent episodes without pain, then postural hypotension may require evaluation. Hope her blood pressure is under control.
Need to relax, and maintain good hydration.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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