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I Suspect Imay Have Had A XXXXXXX Stroke 4 Days
Question: I suspect imay have had a XXXXXXX stroke 4 days ago ? lost consciousness for short period. EMT took blood pressure, ekg, blood sugar, blood o2 all reported acceptable. Did not go to hospital.
Mostly fine since except feels like a a slight pressure in my head and not quite feeling 100% some of the time.
All motor skills etc are good vision good no outward physical signs .
63 years, male, no medications, no drugs ever, health otherwise quite good.
No alcohol involved some smoking, 4 hours sleep previous night.
Mostly fine since except feels like a a slight pressure in my head and not quite feeling 100% some of the time.
All motor skills etc are good vision good no outward physical signs .
63 years, male, no medications, no drugs ever, health otherwise quite good.
No alcohol involved some smoking, 4 hours sleep previous night.
Brief Answer:
May or may not be a XXXXXXX stroke....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the details. I have couple of questions here:
1. Were you completely unconsciousness without awareness of surrounding?
2. Approximately how long did the episode last?
I would also like to know if you had similar episodes in the past?
Awaiting your response...
Regards
May or may not be a XXXXXXX stroke....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the details. I have couple of questions here:
1. Were you completely unconsciousness without awareness of surrounding?
2. Approximately how long did the episode last?
I would also like to know if you had similar episodes in the past?
Awaiting your response...
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
yes completely unconscious felt myself getting very warm began to sweat lost orientation and
hard a difficult time understanding where I was for a short time possibly 1 -2 minutes of confusion.
I was not alone and understand I was out fir a short period of time.
had similar episodes in the past to a much lesser degree mostly when short of sleep but just the feeling of getting warm, some sweating all episodes in the early hours of the morning after being awake for 16 to 18 hours.
now approx 5 days later some vertigo BP slightly high 165 / 90
hard a difficult time understanding where I was for a short time possibly 1 -2 minutes of confusion.
I was not alone and understand I was out fir a short period of time.
had similar episodes in the past to a much lesser degree mostly when short of sleep but just the feeling of getting warm, some sweating all episodes in the early hours of the morning after being awake for 16 to 18 hours.
now approx 5 days later some vertigo BP slightly high 165 / 90
Brief Answer:
Syncope vs TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Three common reasons for sudden episode of unconsciousness are syncope, TIA (minor stroke) and seizures. Based on your description, the symptoms you had prior to onset of loss of consciousness, if I have arrive at a conclusion, I will consider syncope more likely than minor stroke. I would almost rule out seizure in this case.
However it is important that we evaluate for both condition (syncope and TIA). It is necessary to perform a brain scan along with assessment of neck blood vessels and cardiac check up - echocardiogram and holter. I recommend you discuss about these possibilities with your treating doctor. If he shares my opinion, I am sure these tests will be ordered.
You need not be overly concerned about the condition. It is most often a correctable and preventable condition. Talk and discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Syncope vs TIA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Three common reasons for sudden episode of unconsciousness are syncope, TIA (minor stroke) and seizures. Based on your description, the symptoms you had prior to onset of loss of consciousness, if I have arrive at a conclusion, I will consider syncope more likely than minor stroke. I would almost rule out seizure in this case.
However it is important that we evaluate for both condition (syncope and TIA). It is necessary to perform a brain scan along with assessment of neck blood vessels and cardiac check up - echocardiogram and holter. I recommend you discuss about these possibilities with your treating doctor. If he shares my opinion, I am sure these tests will be ordered.
You need not be overly concerned about the condition. It is most often a correctable and preventable condition. Talk and discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dr XXXXXXX
makes some sense, I have known for many years since a child that I have mitral prolapse condition. I would believe this may bolster your diagnosis / evaluation, is this a rerlatively correct assumption?
And thank you for your valued assistance
makes some sense, I have known for many years since a child that I have mitral prolapse condition. I would believe this may bolster your diagnosis / evaluation, is this a rerlatively correct assumption?
And thank you for your valued assistance
Brief Answer:
MVP may or may not be related...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Presence of MVP in the past is a significant history. But it alone cannot help us identify precisely what caused the unconsciousness. We still need help of tests to determine the cause. I recommend to see your primary care provider and discuss about it.
Hope I made sense. If you still have questions, I will be glad to discuss further.
Regards
MVP may or may not be related...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Presence of MVP in the past is a significant history. But it alone cannot help us identify precisely what caused the unconsciousness. We still need help of tests to determine the cause. I recommend to see your primary care provider and discuss about it.
Hope I made sense. If you still have questions, I will be glad to discuss further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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