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Suddenly Get Overheated And Become Dizzy After Eating. Underlying Cause?
Question: My husband suddenly got overheated and when he gets horizontal he is dizzy. We just had a really big meal and we both pigged out. He got in the shower to cool down, but is out now and still hot & dizzy. what might be the problem?
Brief Answer:
possible swallow syncope
Detailed Answer:
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It is likely that it is related to the large food intake.
Presyncope is what can happens before a syncopal (fainting episode). It does not necessary progress to syncope.
It can be cause dizziness.
In syncope or presyncope , there is a type called situational syncope. This occurs in certain situations including after eating.
There is a type of situational syncope called swallow syncope. In this case the symptoms are caused by using a lot of food or drinking cold beverages.
It is due to disturbance of the normal reflexes.These disturbed reflexes can sometimes result in abnormal rhythm of the heart.
The abnormal rhythm would then cause the dizziness sensation and the feeling of being overheated.
The symptoms may resolve but in others persist for up to a few hours.He can consider monitoring for a up to 30 mins to see if it resolves. If it does not or worsens then he should see his doctor as soon as possible.
If it does resolve then he should still consider visiting his doctor for a review to see if this is the cause of his symptoms.
In some persons it may not recur, but others may require medication or in some cases a pacemaker if it continues.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any additional questions
possible swallow syncope
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is likely that it is related to the large food intake.
Presyncope is what can happens before a syncopal (fainting episode). It does not necessary progress to syncope.
It can be cause dizziness.
In syncope or presyncope , there is a type called situational syncope. This occurs in certain situations including after eating.
There is a type of situational syncope called swallow syncope. In this case the symptoms are caused by using a lot of food or drinking cold beverages.
It is due to disturbance of the normal reflexes.These disturbed reflexes can sometimes result in abnormal rhythm of the heart.
The abnormal rhythm would then cause the dizziness sensation and the feeling of being overheated.
The symptoms may resolve but in others persist for up to a few hours.He can consider monitoring for a up to 30 mins to see if it resolves. If it does not or worsens then he should see his doctor as soon as possible.
If it does resolve then he should still consider visiting his doctor for a review to see if this is the cause of his symptoms.
In some persons it may not recur, but others may require medication or in some cases a pacemaker if it continues.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any additional questions
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