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What Could Be The Reason For Feeling Faint?

I have been feeling faint for three days. I can only walk short distances with ut sitting down. Yesterday I started having uncontrolable twitches. I had a hysterectomy October 17th and a colonostomy on December 17th. which was negative. I am 75 years old and have always been in good health.
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
There are many conditions that can cause weakness and feeling faint.
If I were your treating doctor I would first rule out the most common causes.
For this I would suggest to do some studies such as:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia (low red blood cells and low hemoglobin)
-Blood sugar to exclude a Diabetes or Hypoglicemia.
-Monitor your blood pressure to exclude a low blood pressure.

If this test result are normal and this symptoms persist I suggest to consult a physician for further diagnosis and treatment.
Meanwhile you need rest,eat healthy mostly green vegetables and drink plenty of fluids.

Hope I was able to help you.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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What Could Be The Reason For Feeling Faint?

Hello! I had gone through your query and understand your concern. There are many conditions that can cause weakness and feeling faint. If I were your treating doctor I would first rule out the most common causes. For this I would suggest to do some studies such as: -Complete blood count to exclude anemia (low red blood cells and low hemoglobin) -Blood sugar to exclude a Diabetes or Hypoglicemia. -Monitor your blood pressure to exclude a low blood pressure. If this test result are normal and this symptoms persist I suggest to consult a physician for further diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile you need rest,eat healthy mostly green vegetables and drink plenty of fluids. Hope I was able to help you. Take care. Dr.Rovena