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What Causes Dizziness Along With Blurred Vision?
I am 74 yoa female. I was mowing the lawn this morning. I had been mowing for about 1 hour when a neighbor stopped to talk. I stood in the heat (about 80 ) for about 10 min. While standing in got very dizzy and my vision was blurry and spotty as in a verigated carpet. What are possible causes? I had about 12 ounces of tea and 12 ounces of diet coke before going out.
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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The three important possibilities include dehydration, hypoglycemia and transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke).
All make sure you drink plenty of water and sports drinks while working outside. Hypoglycemia is a possibility especially if you are on anti-diabetic medication. I would also recommend getting CT brain and carotid doppler study done as TIA is a concern.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
The three important possibilities include dehydration, hypoglycemia and transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke).
All make sure you drink plenty of water and sports drinks while working outside. Hypoglycemia is a possibility especially if you are on anti-diabetic medication. I would also recommend getting CT brain and carotid doppler study done as TIA is a concern.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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